Advanced Grounds Maintenance Technician
South East London, England
Location: London & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Starting from £14.80 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Full Time
ABOUT THE NET ZERO CAREERS ACCELERATOR (NZCA)
This opportunity is being supported by the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), a programme designed to connect individuals with sustainable, long-term employment opportunities across the environmental services, landscaping, and green infrastructure sectors.
Through NZCA, we support candidates throughout their journey into employment, ensuring engagement, guidance, and progression across all placements.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are recruiting for an Advanced Grounds Maintenance Technician to join a growing environmental services team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance works across a variety of sites. This role is suited to an experienced and self-sufficient grounds maintenance professional with strong operational knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to maintain high standards independently across multiple environments.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior grounds maintenance or team leader role is essential
- A full UK driving licence is required
- Pay rate may increase depending on qualifications, such as PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
- This is a physically demanding outdoor role in varying weather conditions
- Interviews may take place throughout the recruitment process
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, pruning, spraying, and general grounds maintenance duties
- Operate machinery, tools, and company vehicles safely and efficiently
- Complete daily vehicle and machinery checks
- Maintain high presentation and operational standards across all assigned sites
- Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times
- Work professionally with clients, colleagues, and members of the public
- Carry out duties independently and use initiative where required
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years’ grounds maintenance experience in a senior or team leader position
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Ability to operate company vehicles and grounds maintenance machineryStrong understanding of Health & Safety practices
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates are desirable
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Starting from £14.80 per hour
- Potential for higher pay depending on experience and qualifications
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Employee discount portal
- Training and development opportunities
- Genuine career progression within a growing organisation
If you meet the above requirements and are looking for your next opportunity within grounds maintenance, apply now with your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.
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