Grounds Maintenance Operative


Company:	Amey
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Didcot, OX11 0DF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative at NRS Harwell, Oxfordshire.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Shift pattern: 9 day fortnight (Monday to Thursday 07.45 until 17.00 and every other Friday 07.45 until 12.15)

Join our team

Join our inclusive Amey Facilities Management and Soft Services team, supporting the NRS Harwell site.

In this practical, varied role, you will help maintain safe, clean and professional external spaces for customers, site users and visitors. Alongside grounds maintenance, you may support wider site operations by operating a forklift truck when appropriately qualified, authorised and required.

Your work will make an important contribution to the safe and efficient operation of the site throughout the year, including during seasonal and adverse weather conditions.

What you will do

Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance, including grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearance, litter picking and general upkeep.

Maintain safe, clean and professional external areas in accordance with the agreed work schedule.

Operate vehicles, grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely, following site and Health and Safety requirements.

Support site logistics and material movements by operating a forklift truck when trained and authorised.

Carry out gritting and other seasonal duties during adverse weather conditions.

Respond promptly to customer requests, report site issues and help find practical solutions to queries or concerns.

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