Grounds Maintenance Operative

*Job Overview*
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
*Salary: Competitive Salary and benefits*
*DBS Check required (Enhanced for some roles)*
*Full Time- specify hours.*
*Do you enjoy working outside?*
Great opportunity to work for UK Landscapes Ltd as a seasonal Grounds Maintenance operative,. If you have previous experience of commercial or residential grounds maintenance, we would love to hear from you.
We can offer a rewarding role where you will be expected to ensure we continue to provide a first-class service to all our customers. Opportunities for progression may arise along with training and development. We have a strong record of promoting people internally with many of our staff moving into management and more senior positions. We always want to retain and develop people with the right attitude, ability and ambition if an opportunity becomes available.
If you hold a full-driving licence and enjoy physical work in the great outdoors, please apply. A positive attitude, good work ethic and enthusiasm are the most essential attributes required.
UK Landscapes is a leading UK provider of highly professional services for the commercial retail and utilities sectors extending to grounds maintenance, winter services, landscaping, and arboricultural works. With over 30 years’ experience UK Landscapes delivers high quality services utilising high tech. support to provide operational visibility to both the company and its clients. We are a fast-paced PE backed Company with ambitious plans for growth so need someone who thrives in this type of business.
The role is full time starting from home and local depots. Duties will include working as part a 2 person team, to deliver services to large nationally known clients including grass mowing, strimming, litter collection, leaf clearance, hedge and shrub pruning to an agreed customer specification.
It would also be desirable if candidates have experience of carrying out ground’s maintenance, landscaping, gardening or outdoor work and PA1/PA6. The role also includes requirement to log in and out of customer and head office systems using tablets – past experience of using iPads to do this is preferred.
*In return UK Landscapes offers:*
·Pension Scheme
·Comprehensive training programme as an aid to development
·Employee assistance programme
-Life Assurance
-Awesomeness Awards
-Health & Safety Awards
-Employee referral scheme
-Team incentive scheme
UK Landscapes is an equal opportunities employer and ensures not to discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, colour, gender or other minority factor.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces and ensuring that landscapes are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. This role involves a variety of tasks related to groundskeeping, including the use of hand tools and power tools, as well as mechanical knowledge to assist in the upkeep of gardens and landscaped areas.
*Duties*
* Perform general groundskeeping tasks, including mowing, trimming, and edging lawns.
* Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and trees through planting, watering, weeding, and pruning.
* Operate and maintain various hand tools and power tools necessary for landscape maintenance.
* Irrigate gardens and landscaped areas effectively to promote healthy plant growth.
* Build and maintain structures such as fences, garden beds, and pathways as required.
* Dig holes for planting or other landscape features while ensuring minimal disruption to existing plants.
* Conduct regular inspections of grounds to identify areas needing attention or repair.
* Collaborate with team members to ensure all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
*Experience*
* Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance is preferred but not essential.
* Familiarity with mechanical equipment used in landscaping is advantageous.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in various weather conditions.
* A strong understanding of horticultural practices is beneficial.
* Must possess a valid driver\’s licence for operating company vehicles when necessary.
Join us in creating beautiful outdoor spaces while enjoying the satisfaction that comes from maintaining our environment!
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BR1
Expected start date: 04/08/2025