Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £27,351.61 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Due to the nature of the work being carried out, the successful candidate will need to have a Full (Clean) UK Driving Licence and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by the company.
Landscape Services are looking for a dedicated, proactive and safety-conscious Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team. In this hands-on role, you’ll carry out a variety of outdoor maintenance duties from grass and hedge cutting to line marking. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work and want to be part of a company that supports the local community, this could be the role for you.
Who we are
Landscape Services, part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) is a specialist provider of outdoor maintenance and management services, offering expertise in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture, and landscaping. With over 80 years of combined experience in both public and private sectors, our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions that support and sustain our clients’ green spaces.
Why this role matters
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe, attractive and well‑presented outdoor environments ensuring our customers receive a reliable and professional service. This is a role where practical judgement and safe working practices are essential with responsibility for completing daily tasks to specification and representing Landscape Services on site.
What you’ll be doing
Managing day‑to‑day grounds maintenance tasks to ensure work is completed to contract standards.
Supporting grass cutting, hedge trimming, border maintenance and sports field marking.
Working closely with the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to resolve issues and follow instructions.
Building effective relationships with customers and responding to on‑site queries.
Preparing and completing required paperwork, inspections and records.
Caring for and maintaining machinery to ensure safe and correct use.
Using company IT and equipment to record daily activity.
Working safely and reporting incidents or near misses promptly.
What we’re looking for
Proven experience in grounds maintenance or outdoor manual work.
Strong practical skills including safe use of machinery and equipment.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.
A proactive, reliable and solutions‑focused approach.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
What you’ll get in return
Salary of £27,351.61 per annum.
25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 4 years.
Birthday Day Off.
One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
Life assurance cover.
Why CSG?
CSG is the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally. We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact. As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any