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Abri; Horndean; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tablet

Mobile phone

Uniform

PPE

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Ongoing training

Job summary

Abri is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to help keep communal spaces safe, welcoming and well-maintained across Horndean and surrounding areas. You will work outdoors, manage tasks within a fortnightly schedule, and join a team that takes pride in visible neighbourhood impact.

You will maintain grassed areas, hedges and planting, respond to hazards, and support minor tree work. A full UK driving licence is preferred, and PA1/PA6AW or NPTC qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Practical grounds maintenance or horticultural experience.
• Positive, proactive approach and strong team spirit.
• Full UK driving licence; towing entitlement desirable.
• PA1, PA6AW or NPTC qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communal grassed areas, hedges, shrubs and planting.
• Keep estates clean, safe and welcoming.
• Respond to hazards and environmental issues as needed.
• Support soft landscaping and minor tree work.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

PA1/PA6AW/NPTC

Team player

Job description

Help create places people are proud to call home

At Abri, we know that well-maintained outdoor spaces make a real difference to our customers and communities. Our Grounds Maintenance team helps keep communal areas safe, welcoming and looking their best, while also caring for the green spaces and trees that help our neighbourhoods thrive.

We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our friendly team. Covering Horndean and the Ham Barn area, you'll have the flexibility to manage your workload within a fortnightly schedule while working alongside colleagues who take pride in making a visible difference every day.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining communal grassed areas, hedges, shrubs and planting
• Keeping estates clean, safe and welcoming
• Responding to hazards and environmental issues when needed
• Supporting soft landscaping and minor tree work

What we're looking for

You'll enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done, and be passionate about delivering great service to our customers.

You'll also have:

• Practical grounds maintenance or horticultural experience
• A positive, proactive approach and strong team spirit
• A full UK driving licence (towing entitlement desirable)
• PA1, PA6AW or NPTC qualifications (desirable, not essential)

What's in it for you?

We'll provide everything you need to succeed, including a company van, fuel card, tablet, mobile phone, uniform and PPE.

You'll also benefit from:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day and be part of a team that genuinely cares about customers and communities, we'd love to hear from you.