Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative (6m FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of grounds maintenance services as a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while working outdoors in a friendly team. You'll engage in essential tasks like grass cutting and hedge pruning, contributing to community and environmental wellbeing. With a strong focus on career development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact while growing their career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Career development through apprenticeship programmes

In-house training and coaching

Employee assistance programmes

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Recognition awards

Volunteering days

Mental health support

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and use of equipment.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, and hedge pruning.
• Maintain grounds for clients in a team environment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Use of handheld equipment

Ride-on mowers

Teamwork

Safety-conscious mindset

Education

Full valid UK driving licence

PA1 and PA6 licences

Job description

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative (6m FTC), Warrington, Cheshire

Job title: Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative (6 months)

Salary/hourly rate: £12.21

Contract type: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:00

About the role

Join us as a Grounds Maintenance Operative to perform tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying, and more. You will be part of our team in Culcheth, maintaining grounds for our clients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow within a friendly environment.

Requirements

• Previous grounds maintenance experience, including use of handheld equipment and ride-on mowers
• Full valid UK driving licence
• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset
• Physically fit, able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to learn and work well in a team
• PA1 and PA6 licences are advantageous but not essential

What we offer

• Career development through apprenticeship programmes, in-house training, coaching, and mentorship
• Diverse and inclusive team environment
• Meaningful projects contributing to community and environmental wellbeing
• Competitive benefits including up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, family-friendly policies, employee assistance programmes, retail discounts, financial wellbeing resources, pension scheme, recognition awards, volunteering days, and mental health support

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance and landscape creation services, with over 3,000 passionate colleagues in the UK. Since 1919, we've been committed to creating a greener future. Grow with us and make a positive impact.