38 Park Maintenance jobs in the United Kingdom

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Worker

Location: Southeast England (Various Sites) / Base: Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU

Contracted Hours: 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday + 1 in 6 on-call rota (37 hours per week)

Salary: £27,667 per annum

Closing date for applications: 30/10/2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

About Us

At Aspens Charities, we support individuals across the Southeast of England who are living with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. Our work spans residential care homes, supported living, day services, and outreach programs. We are passionate about delivering high-quality care and creating environments where people can thrive.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Worker to join our Facilities team. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the maintenance, safety, and appearance of our properties are upheld to the highest standards, supporting the well-being of our residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

· Carry out general repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and decorating

· Conduct monthly preventative maintenance

· Participate in property refurbishments

· Work with third-party contractors and utility providers when needed

· Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including use of PPE and asbestos awareness

· Maintain security across sites and follow all relevant housing legislation

· Be part of a 1 in 6 on-call rota for emergency maintenance coverage

About You

Essential:

· City & Guilds Level 2 qualification or equivalent

· Knowledge of carpentry, decoration, plumbing and electrical work

· Full clean UK driving licence

· Previous experience in a similar maintenance role

· Commitment to health & safety and safeguarding practices

Desirable:

· Willingness to undertake further training and qualifications

· Experience working in a social care or healthcare setting

What You Can Expect From Us:

· Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities

· Paid DBS

· Flexible working arrangements with additional bank shift opportunities

· 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata – increasing with service

· Nest Pension & Death in Service Benefit

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

· 20% staff discount at Aspens High Street Stores

· Discounted menu at Aspens' Bluebell Café in Pembury

· Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £50 per successful referral

· Recognition schemes including 'Employee of the Month'

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens' workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation.

Accessibility and Accommodations:

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £ ,667.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: On the road

• Reliable and conscientious
  
• A can do attitude
  
• A willingness to learn
  
• Ability to work on one's own initiative
  
• A keen eye for detail
  
• Previous experience of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks are desirable, however training will be provided
  
• Previous experience of hand held machinery is desirable, however full training will be provided
  
• A Full UK Driving Licence is essential; C1E Driving Licence is advantageous but not required
  

• Undertaking grounds maintenance work including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, sports line marking and renovation, hedge trimming along with general maintenance to shrub beds. and hard surface spraying operations.
  
• Full time permanent role
  
• 40 hours per week
  
• General maintenance of areas to include both cut and collect and cut and drop using both ride-on and pedestrian machinery.
  
• Undertake horticultural operations; hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance and planting, strimming and blowing, hard surface maintenance, tree maintenance, chemical application, garden clearance and general landscape works,
  
• Removing litter, emptying litter / dog bins and clearing leaves.
  
• Carryout Groundsman duties in accordance with best practice.
  
• Ensure that lower graded members of staff understand instructions from you and your Line Manager and you work together as a team
  
• Undertake activities utilising craft skills, e.g. site preparation and construction.
  
• Operate ride-on mowers and pedestrian mowers.
  
• Use a range of tools and equipment, including power tools and light plant.
  
• Drive company vehicles/tow trailers as required.
  
• To carry out the requirements of the contract.
  
• To collect, complete any relevant paperwork, and to return within the stated deadline.
  
• Ensure that the issued work is completed within the set time schedule, to the required quality and standard of the contract specifications.
  
• To engender a sense of pride in the company and the work and help them to develop a professional attitude.
  
• Assist apprentices and fixed term operatives with their duties and communicate all matters relating to maintenance work.
  
• Communicate effectively with managerial teams.
  
• Following all matters relating to workforce discipline.
  
• To wear the correct uniform and PPE while at work.
  
• To be responsible for the correct inputting of site visit data information onto the Glendale Live work management system in accordance with company procedures and requirements.
  
• Carrying out operations in compliance with Health and Safety Procedures.
  
• To be aware of and act in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and, where possible, ensure that the requirements are achieved and adhered to.
  
• Assisting in the development of a good working relationship between colleagues, the client and customers.
  
• Following instructions relating to vehicles and to ensure all equipment is used in safe working condition, in accordance with the Company's Health Safety and Welfare, Operational Systems Manual and all associated procedures.
  
• If a driver, daily monitoring and recording of the condition of all the vehicles and work equipment and report any damage, wear or neglect to the Contract Manager/ Supervisor
  
• To ensure that machinery and tools are looked after and minimise damage.
  
• That the work equipment used is fit for purpose.
  

• Competitive salary, with performance related bonuses, company car and relocation support
  
• Generous annual leave
  
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  
• Employee health cash plan
  
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Genuine career progression
  
• Continuous professional development
  

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Officer

Location: Dorchester

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £13.26 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

About Us

Connect2Dorset provides high-quality temporary staffing for Dorset Council. We are committed to ethical, reliable, and caring service delivery.

About the Role

Supporting the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you'll help deliver scheduled grounds and landscape maintenance work across the area, ensuring high standards and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Operate tools, vehicles, and powered equipment safely.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including PPE and risk assessments.
• Respond to public queries and represent the Council professionally.
• Work outdoors in all weather and handle physical tasks.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work.
• Competent with tools and machinery.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Willing to work in varying conditions and on unplanned tasks.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: £13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person

A UK leading Commercial Grounds Maintenance company are looking to recruit site operatives to work on a full time permanent basis. Based at their Chester Office applicants will be required to service Commercial Grounds Maintenance contracts with a range of different tasks.

Duties include:

• Mow, edge and fertilise lawns
• Weed and mulch landscapes
• Trim hedges, shrubs and small trees
• Plant flowers, trees and shrubs
• Litter pick
• Apply herbicides, fungicides or insecticides on plants or soil to prevent or control weeds
• Winter services – gritting and snow clearance
• A full clean driving licence would be an advantage as would a trailer licence but no experience is required as full training will be given that will include nationally recognised qualifications that include;
• PA1 and PA6 NPTC spraying licence
• First Aid certificate
• DBS check
• Trailer licence

Your usual hours of work during the season (March to October) will be Monday to Friday 6.30am till 4.00pm (8.5 hours per day start and finish time may be adjusted), and Monday to Friday 8.00am till 4.00pm (7 hours) out of season.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Envirocare Maintenance olutions is committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £26,208.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person

Mark Walker (Grounds Maintenance) has opportunities for grounds maintenance operatives to join our team of skilled gardeners working from our main depot in Welwyn Garden City. This role would suit someone who wishes to further their horticultural knowledge, or someone with an interest in gardening and the desire to work outside.

You will be caring for a variety of sites in the local area, from residential properties to NHS hospitals, to prestigious commercial offices. Your duties will include grass cutting, strimming, leaf clearance, general maintenance to shrub beds, and winter gritting.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate should ideally have the following:

· 1 or more years' experience in horticulture or an interest in gardening.

· Full clean driving licence (essential)

· Knowledge of pedestrian lawn mowers and handheld machinery

· Be able to work as part of a team or on their own.

· Good plant knowledge

Benefits:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £12.50 per hour plus benefits including:

28 Days annual holiday including Bank holidays plus overtime when available.

Company Pension contribution of 3%

Life Assurance after 1 years' service

Ongoing Training and Development

Please do NOT apply for this role if you do not hold a full UK Driving Licence.

All employees will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS application.

Mark Walker Grounds Maintenance is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PA1 & PA6 Licence (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person