Grounds Maintenance Operative in Liverpool

Based at Acorn Business Park, Liverpool – covering sites across the Northwest. Sanctuary provides in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values – working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

We have an opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance team based in Liverpool. The team consists of over 10 Operatives but is part of the larger Estates North Region which is a team of over 100 Operatives. You will be responsible for the grounds maintenance of numerous sites across the Northwest, ensuring that all outside spaces are in excellent condition. The role will include both team and lone working and you will be provided with a van and tools to get jobs done.

Daily tasks can include hard landscaping, weeding, trimming hedges/bushes, lawn mowing, litter picking and applying pesticide treatments at the different schemes. Training will be provided, and different opportunities are available to progress your career with Sanctuary.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Operative will include:

• Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as weeding, trimming hedges/bushes, lawn mowing, litter picking and applying pesticide treatments
• Ensuring all tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers and all relevant hand tools are maintained in good, workable condition and are operated within a safe manner
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of tasks, completing daily work records as appropriate
• Complying with health and safety requirements in accordance with supplier guidelines and assessments

Skills and experiences:

• NVQ 2 in horticulture or similar
• Previous experience working in ground maintenance or a similar role where operating gardening machinery is required
• An enthusiastic, well organised team player with good interpersonal skills
• Some experience interpreting written instruction and maintaining simple written records

This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

£25,400 per annum (rising to £26,737 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date: 03 February 2026

If you’re unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.