At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain beautiful outdoor spaces and stay active.
- Company: Glendale, a leading green space management company with 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour, receive full training, and work outdoors.
- Other info: Great potential for longer-term roles and career growth.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love the outdoors and want flexible seasonal work.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a willingness to learn and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term: July - October
Looking for a good outdoor job where you can stay active, work as part of a team, and earn steady pay? Glendale is recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support our teams across Somerset and Dorset during the busy spring and summer season. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors, want physical work that keeps you fit, or are looking for seasonal employment alongside studies, travel plans, or other commitments.
Role
You will be working as part of a grounds maintenance team, carrying out essential outdoor works across utility sites, housing, and green spaces. No two days are the same, and you'll be based outside. Typical tasks include:
- Grass cutting
- Strimming and edging
- Hedge trimming
- Weed control
- General site tidy-up and vegetation management
You will be given full training, PPE, and support, and you'll always be working with experienced team members.
We’re looking for people who are:
- Reliable and punctual
- Happy working outdoors in all weather
- Willing to learn and get stuck in
- Able to follow instructions and work safely
No previous grounds maintenance experience is required — training will be provided. However, experience is desirable. A full UK driving licence is required.
What Glendale Provides
- £12.71 per hour DOE
- Full training and PPE
- Safe, well-organised work
- Support from experienced supervisors
- Potential opportunities for longer-term or permanent work
Many of our permanent operatives and team leaders started in seasonal roles.
About Glendale
Glendale is one of the UK's leading green space management companies, with nearly 35 years of experience maintaining parks, estates, and public spaces across the UK.
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