The Vacancy Join Ocean Housing as a Grounds Maintenance OperativeLocation: Stennack House, St AustellHours: 40 per week (Mon-Fri)Salary: £27,976 per annumContract: Permanent Do you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in keeping spaces looking their best, and want to make a real difference to local communities? We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our friendly and professional team, helping us maintain safe, attractive and welcoming neighbourhoods for our residents. About the role: As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll deliver high-quality grounds maintenance across our communal estates. From grass cutting and shrub maintenance to planting and site checks, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our outdoor spaces well cared for all year round. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team, engaging positively with residents, estate monitors and colleagues, while always working safely and to a high standard. Key responsibilities: Carry out grass cutting, strimming, weeding and general horticultural works Maintain and plant shrubs, trees and bedding displays Safely operate and maintain tools, plant and machinery Complete routine vehicle, equipment and site safety checks Identify and report health & safety hazards or estate issues Prepare accurate records, reports and inspections as required Provide a friendly, professional service to residents and stakeholders Work flexibly across multiple sites, sometimes lone working What we’re looking for: You don’t need to meet every single requirement to apply – we’re keen to hear from people who are motivated, reliable and keen to learn. Essential Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening work Understanding of health & safety in a working environment NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent) and English/Literacy qualification Full UK driving licence Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding role year-round Good communication and customer service skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team Pride in delivering work to a high standard Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or similar Experience using machinery (mowers, hedge cutters, brash cutters) PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates Experience of working in social housing Experience of towing trailers containing heavy mechanical equipment What are our benefits? We offer a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking work environment with fantastic benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays Professional membership fees paid Company sick pay scheme Workplace pension with death in service benefit Home office work payment Medicash health plan (including dental & optical) Cycle to work scheme Rewards & recognition programme On-site parking Employee assistance programme Family-friendly policies ?? Key Dates: Closing Date: Wednesday 20th of May 2026 at Midnight Interview Date: Wednesday 27th of May 2026 and Thursday 28th of May 2026 at Stennack House, St Austell ?? Ready to Make an Impact? If you're committed to supporting communities and want a role full of purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Please be aware - we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications—so apply soon!