Grounds Maintenance Operative - York (Temporary)£17 per hour | 24 hours per week | 6:00am - 3:30pm | Start ASAPWe are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a respected contractor delivering services for local authorities, universities, and housing associations across York. This is a temporary position, available for an immediate start. Key Responsibilities Operating ride-on mowers Using strimmers, hedge cutters, and other grounds maintenance tools General horticultural tasks and outdoor maintenance Supporting a small, friendly team to maintain high-quality outdoor spaces Requirements Basic DBS check - provided by Hays Experience in grounds maintenance Competent with mowers, strimmers, and hedge-cutting equipment Horticulture qualifications desired (but not essential) Ability to work outdoors in all weather Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently Flexibility on working days (24 hours per week) Shift Pattern 6:00am - 3:30pm 24 hours per week (Mon-Fri, flexible days) Pay & Start £17 per hour Immediate start available If you have grounds maintenance experience and can start ASAP, get in touch today. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk