Trade Colleague (Grounds Maintenance)

Aspire Housing Limited; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Bank holidays

Concessionary days at Christmas

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme

Benefits and discounts platform

Job summary

Aspire Housing Limited in Newcastle under Lyme is seeking a reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team; you will undertake grass cutting, hedge trimming and weed control, plus soft landscaping and winter gritting.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and commitment to health and safety, and you will communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance tasks
• Ability to operate tools safely
• Good communication with customers and team
• Commitment to quality and safety

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting and hedge trimming
• Weed control and shrub bed maintenance
• Soft landscaping tasks
• Winter gritting
• Follow health and safety regulations

Skills

Team player

Health & safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

Hours per week: 39 Hours Per Week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

Delivering for people, dedicated to places

The Boards of Aspire Housing and whg have agreed to move forward with plans to merge, creating a new housing association with more than 32,000 homes across the Midlands.

Find out more here: aspirehousing.co.uk/whg-aspire/

Would you like to work for a Sunday Times Best Places to Work organisation?

About the role

We’re looking an enthusiastic and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance Team to undertake grounds maintenance work to include grass cutting, hedge cutting, weed control and shrub bed maintenance and soft landscaping, gritting in winter. If you take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll need to succeed

At Aspire we build together by working together we create a one team approach so being a team player and valuing others is a priority. We’re proud of our culture of collaboration and support, and we’re committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations

Communicate effectively with customers and team members

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

If you want to be part of our team and help us, make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

In return we can offer you:

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 concessionary days at Christmas
• Comprehensive employee assistance program.
• Ongoing training and development in your role.
• A full benefits and discounts platform.
• Holiday buy, tech and annual saving schemes.
• Volunteer days.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• A generous company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing and stay safe provisions to look after you at work.

Closing Date: 25/10/2026

Interview Date: 28-Oct-2026

This role is subject to a basic DBS check.