Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Leeds and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our client's Environmental Services team. This is a varied and rewarding role responsible for delivering high-quality grounds maintenance, environmental improvements, and estate services across their housing stock.
You will play a key role in ensuring our communal areas are attractive, safe, and well-maintained, helping to create places where our customers are proud to live.
Key Responsibilities
Grounds Maintenance & Estate Services
- Deliver a professional, value-for-money grounds maintenance service across the estates.
- Carry out scheduled gardening and grounds maintenance activities, including grass cutting, pruning, planting, weeding, and litter picking.
- Maintain high standards across communal and external areas, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.
- Safely collect and dispose of litter, sharps, and human or animal waste in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Transport and dispose of waste appropriately and responsibly.
- Drive company vehicles between sites, carrying out daily vehicle checks and maintaining vehicle cleanliness.
- Ensure all gardening equipment and machinery are safe, well-maintained, and stored correctly.
Environmental Improvements
- Support the delivery of planned environmental improvement projects and curtilage works.
- Undertake risk assessments before commencing planned works.
- Carry out tasks including:
o Paving and hard landscaping
o Building simple walls and structures
o Creating and replanting beds and borders
o Turfing and landscaping
o Fence installation and repairs
Environmental Repairs
- Complete environmental repairs to a high standard.
- Report repairs beyond the scope of the team to the relevant department.
- Remove waste, clear communal areas, and maintain estate cleanliness to support public health and safety.
- Communicate any variations or issues with planned works to management.
Health & Safety
- Work in accordance with all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Wear company uniform, identification, and appropriate PPE at all times.
- Complete risk assessments for new and ongoing tasks.
- Ensure lone working devices and equipment are fully operational.
- Attend mandatory and role-specific training.
- Report hazards, defects, and safety concerns promptly.
Administration & Customer Service
- Maintain accurate records, job sheets, risk assessments, and relevant documentation.
- Order materials and supplies as required.
- Liaise with customers and colleagues to ensure excellent service delivery.
- Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and annual appraisals.
- Support other departments and operational teams as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, environmental services, or a similar role.
- Knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessments.
- Experience using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
- A proactive and customer-focused approach.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle and equipment provided
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within local communities
If you take pride in delivering excellent environmental services and want to help create safe, attractive communities, wed love to hear from you.
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