Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Mobile role based from Shustoke, covering Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (annualised hours)
Salary: Up to £26,883 per annum*
Closing Date: 29 January 2026
The Opportunity
A leading housing association's in-house property maintenance team is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their established team based out of Shustoke, delivering high-quality grounds and estate services across the Birmingham area.
This is a hands-on, outdoor role maintaining landscaped and communal green spaces to a high standard. You'll take pride in creating attractive, safe environments for residents and communities.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for a wide range of grounds maintenance duties, including:
Tractor and pedestrian grass cutting
Strimming and brush cutting
Hedge cutting and shrub pruning
Planting, weeding and weed control
Litter picking and general estate upkeep
What's on Offer
Base salary: £26,319 per annum
Additional payment: £564 per annum*
Permanent, year-round employment
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' leave
Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance)
Free healthcare and dental cover through Medicash
All required PPE and uniform provided
About You
You'll be a reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in their work. You'll be comfortable working in the community and engaging professionally with residents.
Essential Requirements
Proven grounds maintenance experience, ideally within social housing, local authority or similar environments
Experience using relevant plant and machinery
Good understanding of Health & Safety practices
A genuine passion for outdoor work in all weather conditions
Full UK driving licence (essential for this mobile role)
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Shustoke depot
Desirable
Gardening or horticultural skills or qualifications
PA1 / PA6 spraying certificates
Working Hours (Annualised Contract)
Summer (March - November): 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Winter (December - February): 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Apply Now
If you have grounds maintenance experience and are looking for a secure, long-term role, we'd love to hear from you.
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