Grounds Maintenance Operative – 6 months Fixed Term

Company: YMCA Brighton
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Please note we may opt to close this vacancy earlier if we have a large response to the advert, so we would encourage you to get any application in as swiftly as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note, if we have asked for a cover letter and you have not submitted one, your application will be automatically rejected and you will not be shortlisted.Anticipated closing date: 1 June 2026Anticipated interview date: 11 June 2026Copy and paste this URL to view the Role Profile.https://www.coastlinehousing.co.uk/documents/356/SERV19._Grounds_Maintenance_Operative.pdf

About Coastline

Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. Winners in the Third Sector category at the Cornwall Business Awards and one of the fastest growing landlords in the country, we are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall. That includes social housing for thousands of people across Cornwall, plus shared ownership and rent to buy homes to help people get a home of their own. Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year who are rough sleeping.Accredited with Investors in People Gold, Investors in Volunteers, a Menopause Workplace Pledge and Disability Confident Leader, we are a proven, people-focused employer, putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do.Please notify our recruitment team if you would like:• Help accessing the job information;• Need the application details in a different format;• Require any adjustments to the application process to support any disabilities or different needs you may haveIf we have advertised for a full-time position but your preference is to work part-time or flexibly, please do give us a call so we can discuss these options with you. While some roles do require a full-time postholder, wherever we can accommodate a flexible way of working we will do so for the right candidate. It is more important to us that we have the right people in our organisation, rather than just people who can work full-time.

About the job

We are seeking an motivated and enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative on a 6 month FTC to carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance – cutting, planting, weeding– in a timely and efficient manner. You will need to have experience of working in grounds maintenance and use of plant and equipment and qualifications in a specific trade with an CSCS card would be an advantage.You’ll be a conscientious, positive and professional individual. Upholding our values is fundamental for all our colleagues as is a customer-centric approach to your work.This role requires a full driving licence and is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.Females are currently under‑represented in some of our Service Repairs teams and we are committed to improving gender balance across the organisation. We are taking positive action to support this, and will guarantee the offer of an interview to candidates who identify as female and meet the essential requirements of the vacancy.To apply for this role please click on the button below and submit a CV and covering letter on the links provided. Please use the covering letter as an opportunity to show us how you meet the competencies and skills required for this role and anything you think highlights how you are a good fit for Coastline.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026