Grounds & Gardens Operative


Company:	EQUANS
Salary:	£24,275 - £24,275
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tameside, OL6 9RW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

EQUANS are looking for a Grounds & Gardens Operative for our Tameside General Hospital contract – this role would be based in Tameside. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. General Overview: To work within a team providing an essential grounds and gardens maintenance service to the site. Ensuring the Site remains clear of litter and Organic debris and remains neat and tidy at all times. The individual must be able to work to with their own initiative to prioritise workloads and within the wider to team to provide a first class service to our client. Impact: The post holder working as part of a team, assists the Grounds Supervisor in the delivery of a professional grounds maintenance service, providing a positive image of the Hospital and our clients. They will be an important team member ensuring the grounds remain clean and clear at all times. Complexity: To maintain a litter free site, removing all accumulations of litter, cigarettes, debris, and leavesTo progress a schedule of external litter bin and cigarette disposal bin maintenance, inclusive of the removal and disposal of existing refuse bags, physically cleaning / disinfecting the receptacles prior to the insertion of replacement refuse bags.To undertake the use of electrically operated water propelling, pressure jetting units, to remove graffiti, and extraneous accumulations from wall areas, floor areas, and grounds maintenance equipment.To progress the planned maintenance of all formal bedding areas, with the works inclusive of all necessary digging over, hoeing, manure / fertiliser applications, planting operations, staking/tying back, and pruning in accordance with approved horticultural practices.To progress the planned maintenance of hard landscaped areas, to be inclusive of paved areas, walling elements etc.To assist the estates department’s general building assistants, on an ad-hoc basis, to progress any other works necessary to ensure safe and efficient maintenance of the estate.To carry out a 10 day full site grass cut to an exceptional standard.Be able to use and sign off jobs on a PDA.To undertake the clearance of frost, ice, snow accumulations from all highways, carparks, footpaths, access ramps / stairways, employing rock salt, together with a range of ice dispersants, which are to applied both manually, and with the aid of mechanically propelled gritting equipment.Complete all relevant PPM and reactive paperwork. Take part in the on call rota as planned Qualifications or Required Experience: Experience of PFI and/ or Healthcare Environment essentialExperience of working with members of the public and customer focusExperience of Grounds maintenancePA1&PA6 spraying licence Full UK driving licence. What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; • 24 days annual leave• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers • Gym membership discounts  • Cycle to work scheme  • Holiday purchase scheme • 2 corporate social responsibility days per year • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes • Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme • Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Who are we? EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. ENGENG What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers

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