Job title – Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location – Swindon, Gloucestershire

Salary – £24,000 - £26,000

Duration – Perm

Sector – Landscaping

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative? Our client is seeking dedicated mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain several high-end commercial sites. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll play a key role crucial role in ensuring that our clients landscaping projects and contracts are maintained to the highest of standards.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative your responsibilities will include the following:

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative with a track record in Grounds Maintenance and Horticulture to join our client’s team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in overseeing landscaping projects that involve the maintenance of grass, shrubs, plants and other features as well as managing irrigation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly mowing lawns and trimming edges to maintain a neat appearance.
• Applying fertilizers and aerating the soil to promote healthy grass growth.
• Removing weeds manually or using herbicides to ensure a tidy lawn.

• Pruning shrubs, trees, and plants to encourage healthy growth and maintain desired shapes.
• Planting flowers, trees, and shrubs according to landscape plans.
• Ensuring all plants and trees receive adequate water, either manually or through automated irrigation systems.
• Identifying and treating plant diseases and pests using environmentally safe methods.

• Regularly weeding flower beds and applying mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth.
• Installing seasonal plants and flowers, including bulbs and annuals, to maintain year-round visual appeal.
• Removing spent flowers to encourage new growth and maintain the aesthetics of flower beds.

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who has the following skills and qualifications:

• Full UK Driver’s License is essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative
• Strong communication and writing skills
• NVQ in Horticulture is preferred
• Very strong plant knowledge  
• PA1&PA6 Spraying Licenses is preferred  
• Knowledge of irrigation systems is preferred

The Offer:

• £24,000 - £26,000
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Interested? To apply for this role as a Grounds Maintenance Operative please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.