What Jobs are available for Grounds Maintenance in the United Kingdom?

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary/Rate:

13.68/hour - INCLUDES HOL PAY

Grounds / Garden Maintenance Operatives- Aylesbury - HP19 Area-

Grounds and Garden Maintenance workers required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists

Your duties will include: Grass / Lawn cutting, edging, strimming, hedge cutting and pruning, litter picking and weed control, using mowers and powered tools.

These are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of 13 to 15 weeks

The hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm - Monday to Friday

You will be reporting to the depo in the HP19 area

A drivers license is essential

13.68 per hour

Please call us on (phone number removed) or submit your application to apply

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to carry out routine outdoor maintenance tasks across social housing estates. The role involves maintaining communal green spaces to a high standard, ensuring safe and pleasant environments for residents.

• Mow lawns, strim edges, and maintain flower beds and shrubbery.
• Carry out hedge trimming, pruning, and weeding.
• Remove litter and debris from communal outdoor areas.
• Use powered tools and machinery safely (e.g., mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers).
• Report any issues such as fly-tipping, vandalism, or hazards to supervisors.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as gritting, leaf clearance, and planting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Work respectfully around residents and members of the public.

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Ability to operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment.
• Good physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).
• DBS check may be required depending on site access.

• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent.
• PA1/PA6 spraying certification.
• Experience working in social housing or public sector environments.
• Awareness of safeguarding and respectful conduct around vulnerable groups.
  
  

If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply via the link or email (url removed) 

Fantastic opportunity for a professional grounds maintenance operative to work with one of the local housing associations within the Ely area.

My client is looking for experienced and professional grounds maintenance operatives to join their friendly grounds maintenance team.

Work will include cutting grass and hedges, leaf clearance, driving, weeding and spraying.

Job Details
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Ely, CB6
Hours: 40 hours per week - Mon - Fri 8.00 - 16.30
Duration: 6-8 weeks (could be extended)
Pay Rate: 14.10 per hour umbrella

Requirements:

-Able to operate petrol powered horticultural machinery
-Driver licence (UK)
-Manual handling


If you are interested in becoming part of a highly reputable team, please call Laura Trawford at Think Property Services on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)

INDPS

Grounds / Garden Maintenance Operatives- Fairford- GL7- Area

Grounds and Garden Maintenance workers required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists

Your duties will include: Grass / Lawn cutting, edging, strimming, hedge cutting and pruning, litter picking and weed control, using mowers and powered tools.

These are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of 13 to 15 weeks and our client is looking for workers who want long perm or permanent work

The hours are 7.30am to 4pm

A drivers licence and experience is essential

Very good company to work for

The pay rate is 14.12 per hour

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

Real Personnel are recruiting for 2 x experienced Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work for one of the UKs leading grounds maintenance companies.

The role is permanent direct with the employer.

You must have a full UK drivers licence in order to apply.

The salary for the role is between 28,500 and 30,000 depending on experience.

You will be working out a depot in the Dagenham area of London.

If you have PA1/PA6 this will be advantagous.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO INTERVIEW ON THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER ON TEAMS/FACETIME WITH A START ON TUESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER IF SUCCESFUL

Ground Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Moat Lane, Solihull, B91 2LW

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week

Standard shift: Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 15:30, Friday 07:30 - 15:00

Salary: 31,324 per annum, plus Veolia benefits

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• A company van for work and personal use.

What you'll be doing;

• Staff management (absence management, investigations, disciplinaries, performance)
• Manage and deliver on ground maintenance operations.
• Manage and coordinate, with SMBC services
• Support health and wellbeing initiatives
• Represent the company at local authority and resident meetings
• Deliver employee inductions and maintain training records
• Oversee and maintain vehicle and equipment compliance
• Help manage transfer station and depot compliance
• Conduct crew inspections and monitor contract work

What we're looking for;

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment and machinery
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Experience in disciplinary investigations and absence monitoring
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Experience in grounds maintenance contracts.
• Horticultural qualification or equivalent practical experience (preferred)
• PA1 & PA6 Certification
• IOSH managing safety certification
• Accident investigation experience (advantageous)

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council  are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative  to join our team based in Sudbury. The successful candidate will join us on a full-time, (40 hours per week - 37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime), permanent basis . In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (plus contractual overtime - see hours).

Join our team

We are looking for a motivated person to join our Grounds Maintenance Crew  within our Public Realm team .

If you share our values  and our motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils’ countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. 

This role is based at our Sudbury depot and plays a vital part in maintaining the cleanliness, tidiness and overall appeal of the joint district and its public open spaces.

You will be responsible for delivering a variety of grounds maintenance services, which are practical and physically demanding.

These services will be carried out across council-owned parks, play areas, open spaces, and communal areas, and will involve the use of specialised vehicles, machinery, and equipment.  

Duties also include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing tasks.

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked over five days (Monday to Friday).

The position operates on an annualised hours basis, with working hours varying between the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. 

About you

We are looking for someone with experience in grounds maintenance who is passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to making local areas cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. 

You will enjoy working outdoors, whether independently or as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience in grounds maintenance and proficiency in a range of related tasks, or transferable skills that suit the role.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with the public, colleagues, and supervisors, and a commitment to good customer care.
• A proactive and flexible approach, including a willingness to undertake cleansing tasks to meet operational and seasonal service demands.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation, practices, and personal responsibility.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to use email and mobile devices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of work completed.
• A full driving licence and the appropriate qualification to tow a trailer.

We welcome applications both from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined in the person specification as well as those with some relevant experience and a strong desire to learn and grow within the role.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.

We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

Closing date: 5 pm, 11 November 2025.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Grounds Maintenance Operatives  role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid 

Real personnel are recruiting for an experienced GMO to work for one of the UKs leading facility managment companies.

The role is a permanent role working direct for the company from Day1.

The salary for the role is between (phone number removed) ( Experience Depending )

YOU MUST HAVE A VALID UK DRIVERS LICENCE TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE AS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DRIVE COMPANY VEHICLES. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO GET INTO THE DEPOT IN CRAWLEY.

YOU MUST HAVE 2 YEARS PLUS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD AND ALSO BE ABLE TO START ASAP. IF YOU HAVE PA1/PA6 THIS WOULD BE AN ADVANTAGE