Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Inverkeithing, KY11
Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Vetting Required: Basic Scottish Disclosure
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
Friday: 07:00 - 15:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple school locations. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors as part of a team.
Although based in Inverkeithing (KY11), you will be part of a mobile grounds maintenance team.
Key Responsibilities
General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and clearance of leaves and litter
Setting out, maintaining, and lining sports pitches (grass and tarmac)
Maintenance of artificial and synthetic pitches
Horticultural duties such as planting, pruning, and seeding
Tree care activities
Erecting and dismantling equipment
Painting and maintenance of equipment
Carrying out minor civil works (e.g. repairs to slabs, kerbs, manholes, and surfaces)
Operating light plant and powered tools
Daily checks of vehicles, tractors, and cutting equipment
Seasonal duties including gritting and snow clearance (weather dependent)
Candidate Requirements
Full UK driving licence (trailer towing experience advantageous)
Experience using ride-on mowers
Experience using strimmers and small grounds maintenance machinery
General experience in grounds maintenance operations
Basic knowledge of gardening and horticultural practices
Competent in operating light plant and small equipment
Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH
Ability to pass PVG clearance
A reliable, flexible team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to health and safety
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
PA1 & PA6 (Pesticides) certification
Experience in sports pitch marking and liningPlease note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job