Grounds Maintenance Operative

Posted 6 hours 11 minutes ago by The Grounds Care Group

Permanent
Full Time
Maintenance Jobs
Leicestershire, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE1 1
Job Description

Leicester LE11, United Kingdom Posted on 03/12/2025

We here at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for aFull Time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy but friendly team in theLeicester & Surrounds Areas. We are offering acompetitive salary of £25,000 per annum / £12.02 an hour to £25,500 per annum / £12.26 per hour (dependent on skills & experience), on a permanent contract.

About Grounds Care Group

We carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement Works, Bulk Waste Removal, Japanese Knotweed Treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance Services for our multiple Clients across the UK.

Operative Responsibilities

  • It is likely, that no two days will be the same, as you will be covering grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
  • You will be responsible for general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
  • You will need to be a team player and be comfortable working alongside others, but also on your own.
  • This is a physically demanding job role, working outside in all weather.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

Requirements

Essential Skills Required

  • Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
  • PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
  • A Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.

Please note: Grounds Care Group take its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we Service Contracts that will require you to have an enhanced DBS check and provide 2 satisfactory work references. We work towards Fairness in Recruitment, so please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.

Benefits Working with Us

  • Monday to Friday (working week)
  • Overtime Available
  • Uniform Provided
  • Additional Annual Leave on your Birthday
  • Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
  • Referral Programme (Bonus)
  • Part of a Growing and Developing Organisation
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Great opportunities for someone looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.