Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.10 to £14.10 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Croydon, CR0 6SR |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Grounds Maintenance Operative needed in Croydon Paying £14.10 per hr ref OR121030
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine grounds maintenance including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, leaf clearance, and litter picking.
- Maintain communal gardens, landscaped areas, pathways, shrub beds, and open spaces to a high standard.
- Plant and maintain seasonal bedding displays, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping features.
- Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment and machinery, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers, and pedestrian-operated machinery.
- Undertake minor landscaping works such as turf repairs, mulching, soft landscaping improvements, and minor fence repairs.
- Ensure all estate grounds remain tidy, safe, and free from hazards.
- Conduct regular inspections and promptly report defects, maintenance issues, and health and safety concerns.
- Complete relevant records, inspection reports, and job updates using company systems or handheld devices.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
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