Grounds Maintenance Operative Job at Glendale Grounds Management (Lewisham)

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Glendale Grounds Management

Location:
United Kingdom , Lewisham

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

14.80 GBP / Hour

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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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Glendale Grounds Management

Location:
United Kingdom , Lewisham

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

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