Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: ShoeburynessSalary: £26,000 to £28,000This role is 37 hours per weekSet working times:07:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday07:30 – 12:30 Friday
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you would play a key role in keeping the site safe, well maintained, and operating smoothly throughout the year. Day‑to‑day, you will carry out a wide range of grounds‑based activities including strimming, hedge cutting, ride‑on and tractor work, and general site maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Delivering grounds maintenance services and identifying areas for improvement
- Delivering specialist grounds services including the management of pest and tree hazards
- Maintaining awareness of grounds and land legislation, standards, technical requirements and developments
- Prioritising work programmes effectively to meet operational and business needs
- Participating in the on call rota during periods of adverse weather to support safe site access
- Overseeing contractors on site and monitoring the performance of allocated tasks
Essential Experience
- Experience of driving a tractor and mower (with qualifications)
- Experience delivering a range of grounds maintenance services including general upkeep and specialist tasks
- Ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet operational and business needs
- Experience applying health, safety and environmental procedures in daily work
- Experience overseeing contractors and monitoring delivery of allocated tasks
Essential Qualifications
- Essential: Lantra Qualifications (Tractor, Mower (preferably a ride on
- Full UK Driving Licence
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
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