Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives (5m FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives for a 5-month fixed-term contract in Barrow-in-Furness. The role requires maintaining local grounds with duties such as grass cutting and weeding, and offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career advancement and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Wide-ranging benefits package

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Discounts on retail, holidays, and gym memberships

Resources to manage finances

Colleague of the month and annual awards

Two days per year to support a cause of your choice

Qualifications

• Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required.
• A full valid UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting, strimming, and pruning.
• Maintain local grounds in excellent condition.
• Undertake litter picking and horticultural duties.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance Experience

Safety-Conscious Mindset

Physically Fit

Can-Do Attitude

Education

Full valid UK manual driving license

PA1 and PA6 licenses

Job description

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives (5m FTC), barrow-in-furness

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Posted:

01.07.2025

Expiry Date:

15.08.2025

Job Description:

Job title: Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives (5m FTC)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Hourly Rate: From £12.21 per hour
Contract type: Starting ASAP
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-12:30

About the role

We currently require multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team in Barrow-in-Furness to work on a new and exciting contract in the Westmorland and Furness region. You will keep several local grounds in a wonderful condition for our client through grass cutting; using a ride on and pedestrian mower, strimming, pruning, weeding, shrub and border maintenance, litter picking and any other related horticultural duties.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Requirements

• Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required.
• A full valid UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable.

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Resources to manage your finances.
• Secure your future.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

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Created on 01/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom