At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain parks and public spaces, ensuring they are clean and well-kept.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Chipping Norton with a passion for outdoor work.
- Benefits: Earn £14.59 per hour with full-time hours and immediate start.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and to work in all weather conditions.
- Why this job: Enjoy working outdoors while making a positive impact on your community.
- Qualifications: Must be physically fit, reliable, and have grounds maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a busy team in Chipping Norton. This is a full-time role offering £14.59 per hour with an immediate start available.
If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in keeping public spaces clean, safe, and well maintained, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
- You will be responsible for maintaining parks, play areas, cemeteries, and other public spaces to a high standard.
- Duties will include:
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Hedge and shrub maintenance
- General horticultural and grounds maintenance work
- Litter picking and cleaning public areas
- Maintaining parks, open spaces, and cemeteries
- General grounds upkeep and seasonal maintenance tasks
- Safe operation of chainsaws and other grounds maintenance equipment
- Operating ride-on mowers, stand-on mowers, brush cutters, hedge cutters (preferably electric), and pedestrian/push mowers
- Driving a flatbed truck and an electric Ford Transit van as required
Requirements
- Physically fit and reliable
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- IT literate
- Previous grounds maintenance or horticulture experience
- A valid Wood Chipper licence
- Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
- Experience operating ride-on mowers, stand-on mowers, brush cutters, hedge cutters (preferably electric), and pedestrian/push mowers
- Ability to drive a flatbed truck and an electric Ford Transit van
- A valid Enhanced DBS certificate - Essential
- Full UK driving licence - Essential
If you're hardworking, dependable, hold a valid Wood Chipper licence, Enhanced DBS certificate and Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, have experience operating a wide range of grounds maintenance machinery, and are ready to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Grounds Maintenance Operative opportunity in Chipping Norton.
Grounds Maintenance Operative in Chipping Norton employer: PPM Recruitment
As an award-winning Principal Contractor, this company is an exceptional employer that prioritises collaboration and outstanding client service in the construction industry. Located in Cambridge, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that emphasises safety, quality, and performance, alongside competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on prestigious projects. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on sustainability, this is a rewarding environment for Site Managers looking to advance their careers.
