Grounds Maintenance Operative Job at Glendale Grounds Management (Weybridge)

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Glendale Grounds Management

Location:
United Kingdom , Weybridge

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

13.85 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Grounds Maintenance Operative- Seasonal. Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you able to work in a team and under your own initiative? If you identify with the above, this role was made for you! At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity and most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people. Full Time Permanent Role - £13.85 per hour, 40 hours per week.

Job Responsibility:

Undertaking grounds maintenance work including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, sports line marking and renovation, hedge trimming along with general maintenance to shrub beds. and hard surface spraying operations
General maintenance of areas to include both cut and collect and cut and drop using both ride-on and 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
Removing litter, emptying litter / dog bins and clearing leaves
Carryout Groundsman duties in accordance with best practice
Ensure that lower graded members of staff understand instructions from you and your Line Manager and you work together as a team
Undertake activities utilising craft skills, e.g. site preparation and construction
Operate ride-on mowers and pedestrian mowers
Use a range of tools and equipment, including power tools and light plant
Drive company vehicles/tow trailers as required
To carry out the requirements of the contract
To collect, complete any relevant paperwork, and to return within the stated deadline
Ensure that the issued work is completed within the set time schedule, to the required quality and standard of the contract specifications
To engender a sense of pride in the company and the work and help them to develop a professional attitude
Assist apprentices and fixed term operatives with their duties and communicate all matters relating to maintenance work
Communicate effectively with managerial teams
Following all matters relating to workforce discipline
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 in accordance with company procedures and requirements
Carrying out operations in compliance with Health and Safety Procedures
To be aware of and act in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and, where possible, ensure that the requirements are achieved and adhered to
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, in accordance with the Company's Health Safety and Welfare, Operational Systems Manual and all associated procedures
If a driver, daily monitoring and recording of the condition of all the vehicles and work equipment and report any damage, wear or neglect to the Contract Manager/ Supervisor
To ensure that machinery and tools are looked after and minimise damage
That the work equipment used is fit for purpose

Requirements:

Reliable and conscientious
A can do attitude
A willingness to learn
Ability to work on one's own initiative
A keen eye for detail
A Full UK Driving Licence is essential
C1E Driving Licence is advantageous but not required

Nice to have:

Previous experience of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks are desirable
Previous experience of hand held machinery is desirable
C1E Driving Licence is advantageous

What we offer:

Competitive salary, with performance related bonuses, company car and relocation support
Generous annual leave
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
Pension scheme
Company sick pay
Genuine career progression
Continuous professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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