Grounds Maintenance Operative – Yeovil, Yeovil
Client: RGB Recruitment
Location: Yeovil, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e5c475cd7760
Job Views: 15
Posted: 25.06.2025
Expiry Date: 09.08.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Yeovil and surrounding areas
Salary: £26,208 + van + benefits
Duration: 12-week temporary role with potential to go perm
The Employer: We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a housing environment managed by one of the largest Social Housing providers in the South of England. The organization is ambitious, with a 5-year plan focused on creating sustainable communities through new builds and investments in existing properties.
The Role:
* Delivering grounds maintenance services to communal areas of managed estates
* Maintaining external communal areas, including grass, shrubs, hedges, and soft landscaping/minor tree work
* Using PDA reporting system to record site visits and tasks
* Performing grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other related tasks
* Keeping equipment clean and reporting defects
* Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and checking fluid levels, reporting issues
* Assisting other trades as needed to ensure high-quality service to residents
Candidate Requirements:
* Experience in grounds maintenance or similar trade background
* Knowledge of mechanical and hand tools used in grounds work
* Understanding customer needs and quick thinking
* Courteous and professional behavior
* Ability to prioritize conflicting demands
* Good communication skills
* Desirable: National Proficiency Test certificate for pesticide control (Pa1, Pa6a), NPTC certification, driving license with towing ability
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role working 40 hours over 5 days. A satisfactory Basic DBS check is required.
Interested candidates should send their CV promptly to be considered for interview. Contact Carol at RGB Recruitment for further details.
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