Primary Responsibilities
* Grass cutting, strimming, leaf blowing and collection and Tree Maintenance.
* General gardening: weeding, watering, mulching, Mowing grasses
* Winter road maintenance: gritting and snow clearance
* Sports pitch marking and maintenance
* Hedge cutting and tree-related work
* Routine maintenance of grounds equipment (mowers, strimmers, vehicles, gritters, etc.)
* Hard landscaping and reactive grounds tasks
* Participation in the winter on‑call rota
Essential Requirements
* Proof of right to work in the UK
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to work outdoors year-round
* A responsible, safety-conscious mindset
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Mechanical knowledge of grounds equipment
* Horticultural knowledge, including plant identification
* Minimum 3 years' experience in grounds maintenance or a similar role
* Relevant horticulture qualification (NVQ or RHS)
* Cross cutting – chainsaw maintenance, Felling and operator certificates
* Experience in turf maintenance
Desirable:
* Any experience Arboriculture – or Tree surgeon - Desirable and Pesticide qualifications: PA1, PA6 (PA2 an advantage).
* Basic IT and administrative skills
Security Clearance:
MOD security clearance is required and will be funded by Mitie. Spent convictions are not automatically a barrier to clearance.
Benefits
* Fully funded training and professional development
* Flexible working options
* Paid overtime and on‑call opportunities
* Pension and investment schemes
* Life insurance
* Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee outlets
* Free onsite parking
* Free onsite gym membership
* Free workwear and PPE
* MiDeals discounts across 850+ retailers
* Virtual GP access and financial wellbeing support
* Customisable benefits via the Choices platform
* Recognition through the Mitie Stars awards programme