Grounds Maintenance Worker in Brough, North East

The Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, tidy and visually well presented. This role involves working across parks, open spaces, commercial grounds, housing estates or public areas, carrying out a range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning and weed control.
• Plant, water and maintain flower beds, shrubs, trees and landscaped areas.
• Clear leaves, litter, debris and other waste from outdoor spaces.
• Use hand tools and powered machinery safely and effectively, including mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers and leaf blowers.
• Undertake basic maintenance of pathways, fences, edging, signage and other outdoor features where required.
• Perform seasonal duties such as gritting, snow clearance, turf care and site preparation.
• Inspect outdoor areas for hazards or damage and report issues promptly.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of tools, machinery and vehicles.
• Follow work schedules, maintenance plans and supervisor instructions to meet service standards.
• Comply with all health and safety procedures, including the safe use of chemicals and equipment where trained and authorised.
• Provide a courteous and professional service when interacting with colleagues, clients or members of the public.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture or a similar outdoor role is desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and carry out physical manual work.
• Good knowledge of safe working practices and the use of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Aware of plant care, turf maintenance and general horticultural practices is advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence may be required depending on the role.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications, such as horticulture, PA1/PA6 spraying or machinery operation, would be beneficial but are not essential for all positions.

Working Conditions

This is a hands-on outdoor role that may require early starts, travel between sites and occasional seasonal overtime. The post holder will typically report to a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Team Leader or Site Manager and must be flexible in supporting wider environmental or site maintenance duties as needed.