At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain outdoor spaces, ensuring they look great and are safe for everyone.
- Company: Join a growing team dedicated to grounds maintenance across Kent, Sussex, and London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, training, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with travel across beautiful locations.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love working outdoors and want a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Experience in grounds maintenance and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 24214 - 29594 £ per year.
Location: South Central
Coverage: Kent, Sussex & London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative / Grounds Worker to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety and cleanliness of a variety of commercial, industrial and public sector sites across Kent, Sussex and London. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and is comfortable travelling between different sites. Candidates must be happy and able to travel regularly across Kent, Sussex and London as part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Grass cutting, strimming and edging
- Hedge cutting and general hedge maintenance
- Weed control and vegetation management
- Tree and shrub maintenance
- Litter picking and general site clearance
- Maintaining pathways, car parks and external areas
- Safely operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment and machinery
- Supporting seasonal works, including gritting and leaf clearance
- Assisting with landscaping and general grounds maintenance activities
- Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with site and company procedures
- Completing work records and reporting any defects or site issues to supervisors
- Travelling between client sites across Kent, Sussex and London
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or a similar outdoor environment
- Experience safely using grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and leaf blowers
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness and ability to travel across Kent, Sussex and London
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- PA1/PA6 Pesticide Application Certification
- NPTC Chainsaw Certification
- Previous experience working on MOD, commercial or public sector sites
- Trailer towing experience / relevant licence entitlement
- First Aid qualification
- Additional grounds maintenance or landscaping qualifications
The Ideal Candidate
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Practical and hands-on
- Comfortable working outdoors throughout the year
- Safety-conscious and able to follow site procedures
- Professional when dealing with clients, colleagues and members of the public
- Organised and able to manage their workload effectively
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship
- Happy to travel between multiple sites as required
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Permanent position
- Company vehicle where applicable
- Training and development opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Apply Now
If you have previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience, enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a permanent opportunity with a professional organisation, we would be keen to hear from you. Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience, qualifications and any relevant site certifications.
Groundworker in Reading employer: Caddy Group Limited
Caddy Group Limited is an exceptional employer located in Maidstone, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for career progression and involvement in a diverse range of groundwork projects, ensuring that every team member can make a meaningful impact. Our competitive salary packages and supportive culture make us an attractive choice for professionals seeking rewarding employment.
