Grounds Maintenance Operative – Leicester

Company: GLENDALE
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Leicester

£26,726.40 P/A

This role requires a reliable, hard‑working individual who is willing to learn. The successful applicant will join Glendale’s East Midlands team in the Leicester area.

Responsibilities

Undertake grounds maintenance work including mowing large grassy areas, strimming, blowing, line marking, renovation, hedge trimming and general maintenance of shrub beds. Conduct sports markings, hedge cutting and hard surface spraying operations.

Qualifications

  • Previous knowledge of grounds maintenance skills and horticulture is desirable, though training will be provided.
  • Previous experience of handheld machinery is desirable, though full training will be given.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence required.

The Person

  • Reliable and conscientious.
  • Can‑do attitude.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work on one’s own initiative.
  • Previous experience of grounds maintenance work and horticultural tasks.

What Glendale can offer you

  • Competitive salary
  • Possible performance‑related bonus
  • Incremental annual leave
  • Free gym membership for you and a nominated person (depending on location)
  • Employee health cash plan
  • Employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high‑street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and day‑to‑day spending
  • Pension scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Genuine career progression
  • Training and development opportunities

We are proud to be equal opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity.

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Posted: June 18th, 2026