Grounds Maintenance/Waste Cleansing Operative

Company: Bromford Housing Group
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Location: Chipping Sodbury
Job Description:

Location: Chipping Sodbury

About the role

Are you an experienced Grounds Maintenance/Waste Cleansing Operative looking for a hands‑on role where your work has a visible impact every day? Join Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) and help keep our neighbourhoods clean, safe, and welcoming.

What you’ll get

  • £27,976 per year with annual pay review
  • Enjoy up to £30 per month for drinks while on the road
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options
  • Pension employer contributions up to 10%
  • Life assurance and wellbeing support for you and your family

What you’ll be doing

  • Clearing bulk waste, fly‑tipping, and abandoned items safely and efficiently
  • Emptying and removing waste from communal areas and housing blocks
  • Clearing empty properties and gardens in preparation for new residents
  • Sorting and disposing of waste correctly in line with environmental regulations
  • Driving a van or tipper truck (up to 3.5 tonnes) to licensed tips and recycling facilities
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across our housing communities
  • Occasionally supporting grounds maintenance duties, such as grass cutting and hedge trimming
  • Make a visible difference in local communities every day
  • Work outdoors in a varied, active role
  • Supported by a team‑focused, stable organisation

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Waste Operative or in environmental services
  • Resilient, reliable, and physically fit for outdoor work
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Willing to undergo a Basic DBS check (arranged by Bromford)

Closing date: 28th July 2026

Benefits

  • Regular monthly pay with annual reviews, plus overtime opportunities and a weekly out‑of‑hours rate when on‑call
  • Performance bonus linked to individual and company results
  • Fully equipped for the job – company van, tools, fuel card, mobile, tablet and uniform
  • Drinks card worth up to £30 each month for hot and cold drinks while you’re out on the road
  • Generous holiday (at least 27 days plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay and paid family leave
  • Wellbeing support for you and your family, including 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription services, and talking therapies
  • £500 annual allowance to spend on benefits of your choice, alongside life assurance and a choice of pension schemes with employer contributions up to 10%
  • Career development through clear pathways, funded qualifications, apprenticeships and paid professional membership fees

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values‑driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We are a proud Disability Confident (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. We particularly welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026