Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Company: | Winner Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 to £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NG90 1BS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Beeston, Nottingham
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Our client, a well-established facilities management company, is currently seeking an experienced and reliable
Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with grounds maintenance or horticultural experience who takes pride in maintaining outdoor environments to a high standard while working safely and efficiently across commercial and public sector sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned preventative grounds and horticultural maintenance in line with schedules and industry best practice
- Maintain grassed areas using tractors, ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, and strimmers
- Carry out weed control duties, including spot spraying
- Support winter maintenance and gritting operations when required
- Clear litter, leaves, and debris, ensuring drains and gullies remain free from blockages
- Undertake low-level tree pruning and general landscaping duties
- Complete reactive maintenance tasks and report defects to the Grounds Supervisor
- Safely dispose of waste materials in line with company procedures
- Assist with occasional porterage, deliveries, and basic handyperson duties such as touch-up painting
- Maintain accurate QHSE and site records
- Support and escort contractors and visitors on site when required
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with health & safety legislation, company policies, and safe systems of work
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture
- Experience using ride-on mowers, strimmers, and associated grounds maintenance equipment
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, hardworking, and professional attitude
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- PA1/PA6 spraying certificates
- Experience within facilities management or commercial environments
- Basic maintenance or handyperson skills
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and development
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable facilities management company
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunity for career progression
Requirements
Desirable
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