At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance and environmental improvements across local estates.
- Company: Join a dedicated Environmental Services team making a difference in Leeds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, supportive team, and community impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and as part of a team.
- Why this job: Help create safe, attractive communities while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in grounds maintenance and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 26509 - 26509 £ per year.
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:
- Paving and hard landscaping
- Building simple walls and structures
- Creating and replanting beds and borders
- Turfing and landscaping
- 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
- 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, we'd love to hear from you.
Ground Maintenence Operative employer: Morson Edge
Join our dedicated Environmental Services team in Leeds, where we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and community impact. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll enjoy competitive pay, a company vehicle, and the opportunity to enhance local environments while developing your skills in a role that truly makes a difference. We are committed to your growth and well-being, ensuring you have the resources and training needed to excel in your career.
