Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Reference: wrekinhousinggroup/TP/695/688

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent

Standard Contract

Working Hours: 36

Location: Telford

Closing Date: 03/07/2026

Job Category: Managed Services Unit

Region / Division: Group

Business Unit: Customer Experience

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week (Seasonally Adjusted Hours - 40 Hours per week over 5 days April - September & 32 Hours per week over 4 days October - March)

Salary: £25,726.13 per annum

Location: Telford

The Role: We are looking for an individual who can undertake high quality grounds maintenance and landscaping duties across the Group's portfolio of properties. Using a wide range of machines and tools to complete Grass Cutting, Pruning, Weeding and all other associated activities in a safe and professional manner.

What You will Need: You will need to hold a full clean driving licence with the ability to drive a 35cwt pick up and you will have relevant horticultural knowledge and experience. The ability to work as part of a team is important as is a tactful approach to dealing with tenants with the ability to show empathy with the social aims and values of the organisation.
Holding a licence for pesticide application and the ability to tow trailers is also desirable.

You will be required to undertake a Basic DBS Check

What we can offer you:

• 22 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution of upto 14%
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental, adoption leave
• Additional payment for on call
• Free onsite parking at various locations
• Life Assurance at 2x annual salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards