We are currently recruiting for 3 Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join a busy team delivering high-quality services across a range of sites.
This is a great opportunity for individuals with grounds maintenance or horticultural experience who enjoy working outdoors as part of a team.
Locations Available
* Dumfries (DG2) – Up to 6-month assignment
Working Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00
* Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
* 30-minute unpaid break daily
The Role
Working within a mobile grounds maintenance team, you will support the upkeep of outdoor spaces across multiple sites.
Duties include:
* Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general grounds maintenance
* Clearing leaves, litter, and maintaining clean outdoor environments
* Planting, pruning, and other horticultural tasks
* Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and synthetic)
* Operating equipment such as strimmers, mowers, and small plant
* Carrying out minor repairs (e.g. slabs, kerbs, surfaces)
* Maintaining tools, vehicles, and machinery
* Supporting seasonal work such as gritting and snow clearance
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
* Have previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience
* Are confident using strimmers, mowers, and small equipment
* Hold a full UK driving licence (trailer towing desirable)
* Have a good understanding of health & safety and COSHH
* Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work
* Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
Desirable
* PA1 & PA6 (pesticides) certification
* Experience with sports pitch marking/lining
Additional Information
* PVG clearance is required for this role
* Immediate starts available
* Long-term opportunities for the right candidates
If you’re looking for a hands-on, outdoor role and can start quickly, we’d love to hear from you