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Grounds Maintenance Operative - Ride on Operator

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Glendale Grounds Management

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United Kingdom , Waltham Abbey

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Job Description:

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader providing green services to private and public sector businesses. The business is seeking to appoint a ride on operator. This a great opportunity to join our Lee Valley Team, based in our Waltham Abbey Depot, Essex, the successful applicant will be a proactive individual who has demonstrable experience in the grounds maintenance industry. Reporting directly to the contract manager, this is a full time position, Monday - Friday 40 Hours per week. Requiring genuine commitment, this position offers an exciting challenge and a chance for a highly motivated team player to advance their career within a stable working environment in a successful growing company. Glendale is a well established business that is growing so successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute fully in the delivery of the high quality of work performed by the operational teams

Requirements:

  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work in a demanding environment
  • Enthusiasm
  • Good communication skills
  • Good understanding of health and safety
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Can-do attitude
  • Ability to work using initiative and follow instructions
  • Experience in the maintenance industry
  • Ability to use technology and to report and record the delivery of works
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous annual leave
  • Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  • Employee health cash plan
  • Employee discount portal
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Career progression
  • Training and development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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