Ground Maintenance Operative – Leicester Location: Leicester Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary Pay: £13.49 per hour PAYE | £17.28 per hour Ltd (Inc Holiday) Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Temporary Ground Maintenance Operative to join a busy Parks and Open Spaces team in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Gardener or Grounds Maintenance experience to contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality outdoor spaces across the city. Role Overview As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will support the delivery of a wide range of landscaping and grounds maintenance services. This includes both hard and soft landscaping, construction projects, and the upkeep of parks and public spaces. Key Responsibilities Carry out landscaping and grounds maintenance duties to required standards and timescales Undertake hard and soft landscaping projects in line with drawings and specifications Assist in the construction and maintenance of outdoor sports areas (natural and artificial surfaces) Support tree and shrub planting across highways and open spaces Use hand tools and assist with construction-related tasks such as turf laying and concrete mixing Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations Assist with the safe application of chemicals in accordance with regulations Deliver a ...