Estate Grounds Maintenance

Company: HL Services (London) Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Grounds Maintenance Operative – South East London & South London

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative looking for a permanent role with excellent pay and a great working environment?

We are currently recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work across our contracts covering Erith, Brixton, Croydon, and Sidcup. We offer a minimum pay rate of £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage), along with the opportunity to join a growing and supportive team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a variety of sites to a high standard, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met. You will work independently and as part of a team, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and maintain attractive outdoor spaces.

Key Responsibilities

  • Weeding
  • Pruning
  • Planting
  • Lawn mowing
  • Strimming
  • Hedge cutting
  • General horticultural and grounds maintenance duties
  • Operating a range of power and hand tools safely and effectively

Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Proven experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Strong team‑working skills
  • Experience operating horticultural equipment, including mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
  • Commitment to delivering high‑quality work and excellent customer service

Desirable (but not essential)

  • PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
  • Horticultural qualifications
  • Ride‑on mower certification

We offer a supportive, friendly team atmosphere that values professionalism, development, and a positive working environment.

Pay: £14.80 per hour minimum (London Living Wage). Location: Contracts across Erith, Brixton, Croydon, and Sidcup. Job Type: Permanent.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026