Grounds Maintenance Operative
Evesham, Worcestershire
Salary: £26,000
39 hours per week | Rotating shift pattern
Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well?kept environments, and is looking for a stable, long?term career?
We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, helping us deliver essential facilities services for one of the UK's most important sectors.
As part of our dedicated team, you'll play a vital role in keeping the grounds operating to the highest standards.
The Role
You'll work as part of the facilities team delivering a wide range of outdoor maintenance and horticultural tasks, including:
* Grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearance and litter picking
* Weed spraying and general planting, pruning and seeding
* Light landscaping and tree?care duties
* Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass, tarmac & synthetic)
* Equipment checks and safe operation of light plant and power tools
* Erecting and dismantling equipment
* Painting and basic repairs to outdoor equipment
* Drainage works and general grounds upkeep
* Supporting local and business Zero Carbon initiatives
* Ensuring high standards of safety and compliance across the grounds
Every day will be varied, hands?on and outdoors - ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in creating well?maintained spaces.
The Responsibilities
We're looking for someone dependable, proactive and safety conscious, with:
* A full UK driving licence
* Experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance
* Weed?spraying certificate (PA1/PA6 desirable)
* Confidence operating light machinery, equipment and wheeled tractors
* Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
* Chainsaw-related qualifications (CS30, CS31 or CS34)
* Ability to work well in a team and follow safe working practices
* Security Clearance is required
The Benefits
* Competitive salary with annual review potential
* 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
* Generous pension scheme with additional employer contributions
* Comprehensive training & development, including funded leadership programmes
* Clear progression pathways across FM and supervisory roles
* Access to flexible benefits: insurance options, Cycle2Work, discounted gyms
* Exclusive retail & wellbeing discounts via our online portal
* Two paid Social Impact Days each year for volunteering
* Family-friendly policies and supportive workplace culture
* Free on?site parking and catering facilities
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