Grounds Maintenance Operative

We are currently looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join Sovini Property Services, part of The Sovini Group.

Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination. Inclusivity matters. We recognise candidates may have diverse needs, and we will always look to support this throughout the process.

This position is a permanent opportunity.

• Carry out grounds maintenance works to domestic and communal grassed areas which Sovini Property Services manage.
• Duties will include grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and bed work.
• Ensure high quality performance is delivered.
• Adhere to contract programmes and ensure target times are achieved.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Ensure all works are carried out and completed to a high standard.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of all plant and machinery.
• Identify specific needs for customers and ensure the service is tailored accordingly.
• Commit to equality and diversity and promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

• Level 2 qualification in Horticulture.
• Good overall standard of education.
• PA1 and PA6 qualification.
• Experience of a similar role previously either for a contractor or directly for a housing association.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate proactive approach to the achievement of team goals.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised and demonstrate initiative and acceptance of responsibility.
• Excellent organisation skills including the ability to prioritise and manage own workload, meet deadlines and achieve targets.
• Ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels within the organisation and externally.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work outside of conventional hours when required.
• Full, clean driving license preferably with category BE allowing you to tow a trailer (please highlight if you have this on the application form).

• Competitive salary - £27,006.00 p.a.
• 40 Hours per week (Monday-Friday).
• 22 days holiday increasing with service.
• Festive shutdown (34 days taken from holiday entitlement).
• Fantastic, matched pension contributions up to 8%.
• Life Assurance for every colleague, peace of mind ensuring your loved ones are cared for.
• Career development through bespoke L&D programmes.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Corporate discount scheme.
• Award-winning health & wellbeing support 24/7 GP access, EAP, financial wellbeing tools & more.

Apply online via our website today. Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted. Closing date 4 February 2026.