248 Grounds Maintenance jobs in the United Kingdom

Grounds Maintenance Worker- East London - E17

Grounds Maintenance operatives are needed in the East London area to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company. We have sites covering the E10-17 area in East London.

Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edgeing, Hedge cutting, weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

Experience and a drivers license is essential

Candidates must live in the E17/18 area.

14 per hour

Full time Monday to Friday 8-4

Please send a CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

• Carrying out grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, litter picking, and clearing of paths according to schedules and required standards.
li>Conducting play area inspections and undertaking minor repairs.
• Performing seasonal maintenance of flower beds, shrub beds, and gardens of remembrance in cemeteries, including maintenance, clearance, litter picking, and bin emptying.
• Engaging in planting, weeding, digging, hoeing, and watering of flower planters and formal displays as necessary.
• Assisting in the eradication of invasive plants and weeds, and managing encroaching grass and vegetation from pathways and roads.
• Undertaking prestart checks on vans, plant, and other vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, ensuring compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and completing daily defect sheets.
< i>Maintaining machinery and equipment in good working condition, expediting rectification of faults, and processing logs related to mileage and fuel.
• Performing arboriculture work from the ground, including felling small trees, crown raising, and clearing wind-blown or broken trees/limbs.
• Contributing to team performance and supporting the Supervisor in delivering a customer-focused service to achieve continuous improvement and innovation.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Council by being professional, courteous, and helpful.
• Ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, safe systems of work, processes, and housekeeping through regular checks and cleaning of vehicles, equipment, machinery, and working sites.
• Working independently and performing day-to-day tasks unsupervised when necessary.
• Following both written and verbal instructions from the Supervisor.
• Completing mandatory skills training, including health and safety training and industry updates as required.
• Undertaking any other comparable duties within the service, including snow clearance, grid and grating clearance, litter picking, and assisting with waste management tasks.

• Essential:
  • Basic literacy and numeracy to understand work instructions, safety details, and quantity specifications.
  • Ability to interpret work instructions and deliver/complete tasks to the appropriate standards.
  • Previous grounds maintenance experience, including grass cutting, spraying, weeding, hoeing, and planting.
  • Holding a full manual driving licence (B licence).
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
  • An understanding of Health and Safety issues.
  • Experience in a similar role, dealing with customers and/or the general public, and working in all weather conditions.
  • Flexible approach to working and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to operate within set guidelines.
  • Good level of fitness to meet the job requirements.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
• Desirable:
  • Experience and recognized qualifications in arboriculture work.
  • Safe use of pesticides PA1/PA6.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • B E trailer towing.

Your new company
I am currently looking for a number of grounds maintenance operatives for various contracts across the public and private sectors based in Bristol.
Your new role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Workers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of outdoor spaces, including gardens, lawns, and other communal areas.
Key Responsibilities:

• Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and pruning shrubs.
• Cleaning and maintaining walkways, driveways, and outdoor common areas.
• Planting and maintaining flowers, trees, and other landscaping features.
• Ensuring proper disposal of waste and debris.
• Using and maintaining gardening equipment and tools.
• Reporting any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Assisting with general upkeep of grounds and outdoor facilities.

Temporary and permanent opportunities available, full-time hours.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate would have:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to use ground maintenance equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, trimmers).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.
• A valid driving licence may be required.

What you'll get in return
A competitive rate of pay, guaranteed hours and the opportunity for overtime.
What you need to do now
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Grounds Maintenance
East Devon
£24,294 - £26,873
Full time, Seasonal and Contract Opportunities
 
My client is looking to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance person to work for the District council.    The successful Grounds maintenance person be doing a role that will involve maintaining the local  environment predominantly through general grounds maintenance, grass cutting, and strimming. You will be working in parks, sports pitches and open spaces. Additionally, you may be asked to undertake street cleansing (litter picking / emptying bins), maintaining and stocking public lavatories, general public realm maintenance, and other duties assigned by the area team leader.
 
The Successful maintenance person Must have:
·Grounds maintenance experience
·Happy working seasonal hours - 41.5 hrs in Summer, 32.5 in winter (average 37)
·Happy with some weekend work
·Must have valid driving licence
·Happy working in the East Devon area
 
This role is commutable from Honiton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Exeter and may suit a person that has previously worked as a Groundsperson, Ground maintenance, Groundskeeping, Landscape maintenance, Farming, Agriculture
 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a great team, based in Kimberley, Nottingham. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining green spaces to a high standard.

Benefits:

• 7:30am – 15:30pm Monday – Thursday (15pm finish Friday) great hours!
• £12.67 per hour, 37 hours paid weekly
• Immediate start!
• Holidays, Pension & Free Parking
• Could lead to permanent contract and career opportunities with great council

Key Responsibilities:

Grass cutting and mowing, using a SCAG
General garden maintenance including weeding, hedge trimming, and litter picking
Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of grounds

Requirements:

• Must have Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or gardening
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Team player with a strong work ethic

How to Apply:

If you can provide recent work references to demonstrate great time keeping, attendance, attitude and reliability please apply immediately. Please click apply or send your CV to (url removed).

If you are wanting to ask more questions about this role or similar roles we have available, call Michael on (phone number removed).

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Skills:

Experience using a SCAG lawn mover
Grounds maintenance

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a small, friendly team at a prestigious private site. This is a newly created position ideal for someone practical, personable, and able to work independently. You'll be working in a varied outdoor role, supporting the maintenance and transport teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• General grounds maintenance: mowing, drain cleaning, basic repairs, etc
• Driving the company vehicle to maintain and check the site
• Supporting the upkeep of an area with ongoing construction
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and order across the site
• Communicating with colleagues to ensure a smooth work-flow between teams

Requirements:

• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Previous experience in grounds or estate maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Punctual, trustworthy, and able to follow instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills

Perks & Details:

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after successful 12-week trial.
• Work in a unique and prestigious environment with a close-knit team.

Experienced Gardener Wanted - Stratford | £28,000 Annual Salary | Supportive Work Environment

Are you an experienced Gardener based in or near Stratford? Are you looking for a permanent role with an annual salary of £8,000 and a positive, team-focused environment? We're seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join our team and deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple sites.

Our client is a rapidly growing company and one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. Due to continued expansion, they are now recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to support operations in the Stratford area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out horticultural maintenance and improvement works

• Using a variety of power tools and horticultural equipment

• Planting and maintaining shrubs, seasonal displays, and bedding schemes

• Identifying opportunities for site improvements and contributing to business development

• Ensuring all tasks meet customer expectations and company standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance

• Level 2 qualification in Horticulture (or equivalent)

• Strong plant knowledge and experience working with shrubs and planting schemes

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Competent in using power tools, including hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers

• Certificates in spraying (PA1 & PA6) and ride-on mower operation are desirable but not essential

• A solid understanding of health & safety practices on-site

• Experience delivering work to customer specifications and quality standards

What You'll Get in Return:

• A competitive annual salary of 8,000

• A supportive and dynamic work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-expanding organisation

If you're passionate about horticulture and want to work for a company that values your skills and initiative, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client are a busy company and require Grounds Maintenance Operative to work outdoors throughout Flintshire

You will be required to cut grass, spray weeks, cut hedges and trim trees. This will involve using a ride on mower, strimmer, weed sprayer and chainsaw.

Pay Rate: £12.85 per hour
Hours required: 4 days per week – 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday
Location: Buckley

Our client requires Grounds Maintenance Operatives who have experience of working in a similar environment. 

You will need a valid driving licence for this role as you will be driving a company vehicle. Any relevant licences such as ride on mower, weed spraying or chainsaw would be an advantage.

• CALL our team on (phone number removed) for more details about the role.
• Apply ONLINE for one of our team to call you and start your application!

Thank you for your interest in this position – we look forward to hearing from you.

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Grounds Maintenance
East Devon
£24,294 - £26,873
Full time, Seasonal and Contract Opportunities
 
My client is looking to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance person to work for the District council.    The successful Grounds maintenance person be doing a role that will involve maintaining the local  environment predominantly through general grounds maintenance, grass cutting, and strimming. You will be working in parks, sports pitches and open spaces. Additionally, you may be asked to undertake street cleansing (litter picking / emptying bins), maintaining and stocking public lavatories, general public realm maintenance, and other duties assigned by the area team leader.
 
The Successful maintenance person Must have:
·Grounds maintenance experience
·Happy working seasonal hours - 41.5 hrs in Summer, 32.5 in winter (average 37)
·Happy with some weekend work
·Must have valid driving licence
·Happy working in the East Devon area
 
This role is commutable from Honiton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Exeter and may suit a person that has previously worked as a Groundsperson, Ground maintenance, Groundskeeping, Landscape maintenance, Farming, Agriculture