3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. Reporting to the local Estate Services Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a consistently high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance service. You will be provided with all necessary tools, machinery, a new uniform, safety boots, and personal protective equipment. This role requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to undertake physically demanding tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a range of grounds maintenance tasks including weeding, dead heading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds.
  

• Cut and maintain lawns and grass areas to varying standards (from fine to meadow-type) using machinery such as pedestrian mowers, tractors, ride-on mowers, strimmers, and brush cutters, including fertilizer and pesticide application.
  

• Safely use and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment in line with manufacturer and company guidelines.
  

• Plan and execute small-scale landscaping operations to enhance the appearance of communal grounds.
  

• Remove leaves, moss, and snow as required, and apply salt or grit when necessary.
  

• Respond promptly to acts of vandalism, including graffiti, and report incidents to the neighbourhood hub.
  

• Supervise and coach apprentices or trainees when required.
  

• Report repairs, defects, or maintenance needs in communal areas to the maintenance department or line manager and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
  

• Report suspected breaches of tenancy agreements or leases, such as anti-social behaviour, illegal subletting, rubbish dumping, or abandoned items.
  

• Provide cover in the absence of colleagues.
  

• Act as a point of contact for residents, assisting directly or referring enquiries to relevant colleagues.
  

• Recognize and report the needs of vulnerable residents to your line manager or Housing Team.
  

• Conduct all duties in a friendly, polite, and professional manner, even in challenging situations.
  

• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, adopting safe working practices and using all provided protective equipment.
  

• Undertake other duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities outlined above.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in gardening or grounds maintenance.
  

• Experience working effectively within small teams.
  

• Basic understanding of health and safety considerations relevant to grounds maintenance.
  

• Valid UK driving licence with Category C1 and the ability to drive company vehicles when required
  

• Experience in small-scale landscaping projects.
  

• Previous experience mentoring apprentices or trainees.
  

• Familiarity with fertilizer and pesticide application.
  

• Bi-Weekly Payments
  
• 35 Working Hours Per Week
  
• Cat C1 License is essential​