Grounds Maintenance Operative – South East London & South London
Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative looking for a permanent role with excellent pay and a great working environment?
We are currently recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work across our contracts covering Erith, Brixton, Croydon, and Sidcup. We offer a minimum pay rate of £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage), along with the opportunity to join a growing and supportive team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a variety of sites to a high standard, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met. You will work independently and as part of a team, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and maintain attractive outdoor spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Weeding
- Pruning
- Planting
- Lawn mowing
- Strimming
- Hedge cutting
- General horticultural and grounds maintenance duties
- Operating a range of power and hand tools safely and effectively
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Strong team‑working skills
- Experience operating horticultural equipment, including mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters
- Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
- Commitment to delivering high‑quality work and excellent customer service
Desirable (but not essential)
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
- Horticultural qualifications
- Ride‑on mower certification
We offer a supportive, friendly team atmosphere that values professionalism, development, and a positive working environment.
Pay: £14.80 per hour minimum (London Living Wage). Location: Contracts across Erith, Brixton, Croydon, and Sidcup. Job Type: Permanent.
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