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Grounds Maintenance Operative

United Kingdom, Lewisham 14.80 GBP / Hour · Job Posted March 25, 2026
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Job Description

The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service. The Grounds maintenance Operative will be required to have an understanding in garden maintenance and have an understanding of the machinery used to carry out grounds maintenance tasks.

Job Responsibility

  • General maintenance of areas to include using pedestrian machinery
  • Undertake horticultural operations
  • hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance and planting, strimming and blowing, hard surface maintenance, tree maintenance, chemical application, garden clearance and general landscape works
  • Drive company vehicles/tow trailers as required
  • Ensure that the issued work is completed within the set time schedule, to the required quality and standard of the contract specifications
  • To wear the correct uniform and PPE while at work
  • To be responsible for the correct inputting of site visit data information onto the Glendale Live work management system
  • Carrying out operations in compliance with Health and Safety Procedures
  • To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
  • Assisting in the development of a good working relationship between colleagues, the client and customers
  • Following instructions relating to vehicles and to ensure all equipment is used in safe working condition
  • To ensure that machinery and tools are looked after and minimise damage
  • That the work equipment used is fit for purpose
  • To act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Glendale Health and Safety Policy at all times
  • To carry out instructions from your Line Manager
  • To be knowledgeable of Health and safety regulations within your workplace and the activities that you are carrying out
  • Ensure you have completed the necessary induction and health and safety modules prior to commencement of any works
  • You must be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and that of others
  • To promote safe working practices at all times and to ensure that all equipment is safe to use
  • To ensure that you are knowledgeable of the suitability of all machinery/equipment used
  • To ensure the correct use of all machinery/equipment in accordance with its handbook
  • To ensure that any machinery/equipment that does not operate correctly is reported immediately
  • To ensure that any check/maintenance sheets are completed and passed to your Line Manager
  • To ensure that all machinery/equipment is secured at all times (when not in use)
  • To ensure that you are aware of your tasks and targets for each day
  • To monitor and maintain your work output to a satisfactory level and standard
  • To ensure that you conduct yourself in a polite and friendly manner at all times
  • To ensure that any associated administration is completed and returned to the office within the required timescales
  • To ensure that you operate your duties in a way that minimises our impact upon the environment
  • To ensure that any spillage of fuels or chemicals are dealt with quickly and efficiently and in accordance with the regulations

Requirements

  • Previous knowledge of Grounds Maintenance skills and horticulture are desirable
  • Previous experience of handheld machinery is desirable
  • Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence
  • Reliable and conscientious
  • A can do attitude
  • A willingness to learn
  • Ability to work on one's own initiative
  • Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks

What we offer

  • 28 days paid leave including 8 statutory bank holidays
  • 30 days paid leave including 8 statutory bank holidays after 5 years service
  • Employee health cash plan
  • Employee discount portal
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Career progression, Training and development
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