Regional Grounds & Landscape Operative

United Utilities; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension up to 14% employer

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

MyGymDiscounts

Best Doctors

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Regional Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team covering Walton le Dale Wastewater Treatment Works and surrounding sites in Preston. You will perform grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping, and building maintenance to support safe, compliant site operations.

The role requires practical experience, a Full UK Driving Licence (Cat B), and the ability to work outdoors on various sites.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications: Full UK Driving Licence – Cat B.
• Desirable qualifications: PA1, PA6, NPCT Level 2 yard equipment courses.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and related tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping, adhoc works and building maintenance across multiple sites.
• Carry out physically demanding tasks outdoors with exposure to environmental hazards and sewerage.
• Operate and maintain a range of plant and tools, record work in the corporate system, and perform minor remedial tasks as needed.
• Contribute to training of new starters and comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Vegetation management

Soft landscaping

Building maintenance

Education

Full UK Driving Licence – Cat B

Tools

Pedestrian mowers

Strimmers

Blowers

Ride-on mowers

Tractors

Pole saws

Robotics

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a Regional Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team covering Walton le Dale Wastewater Treatment Works and surrounding sites in Preston. You will perform grounds maintenance, vegetation management, soft landscaping, and building maintenance to support safe, compliant site operations.

The role requires practical experience, a Full UK Driving Licence (Cat B), and the ability to work outdoors on various sites.