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Grounds Maintenance Operative - Ride on Operator

United Kingdom, Waltham Abbey · Job Posted February 19, 2026
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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

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