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Grounds Maintenance Operative Gardener

United Kingdom, Hereford Employment contract 25893.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Grounds Maintenance? We are looking for gardeners to join our busy grounds maintenance team to maintain our estates in Hereford. You will be responsible for working as part of a team to deliver this service using various equipment including ride-on and all other mowers, hedge cutters, strimmer's, blowers etc. You will be working to a plan on each estate which will enable you to deliver a high standard of service across all areas.

Job Responsibility

  • Take pride in delivering high-quality grass cutting across our estates and communal areas using a range of modern tools and equipment
  • Responsible for the safe removal and disposal of green waste
  • Perform hedge and bush reduction, careful shaping and trimming
  • Use strimmers and other powered tools to give borders, edges and hard-to-reach spots a crisp, polished finish
  • Carry out effective weed control using approved methods
  • Take ownership of shrub pruning, maintenance and seasonal planting
  • Play an important role in maintaining safe and attractive estates through regular litter picking and general site tidying
  • Support the upkeep of paved and slabbed areas with light repairs, sweeping, weed treatment and general maintenance

Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Previous experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative - Gardener
  • This post is subject to a Basic DBS check

Nice to have

  • PA1 & PA6 spraying licence
  • Banksman training
  • Able to drive a trailer

What we offer

  • Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
  • Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
  • Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
  • Organisational sick pay
  • Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
  • Access to training programs and career development resources

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