Greenspace Operative - Skilled
| Company: | Torus Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,213 (pending pay award) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Liverpool, L11 0EL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are looking for a Skilled Greenspace Operative to join our Environmental Services team on a permanent basis. This is a
hands-on, supervisory role responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and usability of communal and public spaces
across housing and non-housing estates. You will also support and mentor a small team of Horticultural Operatives, ensuring tasks
are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while following all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Working Hours:
Due to the seasonal nature of the work, hours vary throughout the year:
* 22/02/2026 – 01/11/2026: 41 hours per week (36 weeks)
* 02/11/2026 – 28/12/2026: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
* 29/12/2026 – 23/02/2027: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Carrying out routine and seasonal horticultural tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, planting,
mulching, and leaf clearance
* Undertaking soft landscaping projects, such as turfing, seeding, shrub and flower planting, soil preparation, and minor
landscaping
* Operating and maintaining ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, spraying equipment, and hand tools safely and
efficiently
* Supporting winter maintenance operations, including gritting, snow clearance, leaf clearance, and pathway upkeep
* Undertaking litter picking, bin emptying, and environmental cleaning to ensure communal areas are safe and tidy
* Supervising and mentoring a small team of Horticultural Operatives
* Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting any issues
* Recording completed work accurately using mobile devices or job sheets
* Liaising courteously with residents, clients, and colleagues
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, PUWER, and environmental procedures
* Suggesting practical improvements or efficiencies to enhance service delivery
What We’re Looking For:
* NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification
* Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture, preferably on housing estates, parks, or local authority
contracts
* Supervisory experience or ability to coordinate a small team of operatives
* Knowledge of plant species, turf management, and weed control
* Familiarity with digital work management or scheduling systems
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
* Flexibility and reliability to adapt to seasonal work patterns and outdoor environments
* Desirable qualifications / skills: PA1/PA6 spraying, LANTRA/NPTC machinery certifications, First Aid, Health & Safety
awareness, and environmental/waste handling knowledge.
What We Offer:
HMS offers a great benefits package designed to support you on and off the job. You can view our full employee benefits pack on
our website to see everything available across the Torus Group. Please see below an overview of our key employee benefits:
* Company van & fuel card – reliable van and fuel card to keep you moving across jobs.
* Generous annual leave – 24 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 28.
* Family support – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Financial flexibility – Aviva pension and Wagestream for instant access to part of your pay.
* Travel & transport perks – lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays and more.
* Continuous learning – e‑learning, workshops and support for professional qualifications.
* Recognition & wellbeing – reward schemes, volunteering, enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
* Flexible working – agile working that supports your needs on and off the job.
* Comfortable workspaces – good offices, strong transport links, employee assistance and occupational health support.
Interview Process:
* Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place on the 29th
July 2026 at our HMS Stonebridge Office.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* 2x Completed references
* OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
* Enhanced DBS check
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.