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Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Saffron Housing Trust

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Location:
United Kingdom , Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk

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Category:
Physical Work

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

27520.00 - 29000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain and enhance Saffron’s open spaces, green infrastructure, and boundary security by undertaking grounds maintenance and fencing installation/repair duties to a high standard.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintain grassed areas, hedges, shrub beds, and green spaces to recognised standards
  • Operate powered hand tools and machinery (brush cutters, hedge cutters, blowers, ride-on mowers)
  • Undertake plant protection product applications, garden clearances, and watercourse management
  • Install, repair, and maintain a range of fencing systems (wood, chain-link, palisade, post-and-rail, decorative etc.), gates, and gate furniture to agreed standards
  • Dismantle and dispose of damaged or redundant fencing safely and responsibly
  • Carry out site preparation, including measuring, setting out, groundworks, excavation, installing supports, levelling and reinstating surfaces, and safe use of tools

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance, Horticulture, or Construction related qualification
  • Full, valid driving licence with B + E trailer entitlement or equivalent
  • Experience in all aspects of grounds maintenance, green space management, and use of powered tools
  • Proven experience in fencing installation, repairs, and associated groundwork
  • Experience operating ride-on mowers and various hand/power tools
  • Experience working outdoors in varying/extreme seasonal conditions
  • Strong practical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
  • Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to use mobile devices for emails, workload management, apps, and MS Teams
  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and professional
  • Customer-focused with a positive attitude
  • Physically fit to undertake manual, outdoor work in all weather
  • Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check

Nice to have:

  • NPTC PA1 + PA6
  • Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (City & Guilds NPTC)
  • CAT & genny training
  • Ability to read site plans, measure and set out work
What we offer:
  • 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 15.00pm, Friday 7.00am to 14.00pm)
  • 23 days holiday plus all Public and Bank Holidays
  • Aviva Workplace Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare via BUPA and Medicash cashback scheme
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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