Grounds Maintenance Operative Grounds Maintenance Grangemouth, Scotland

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Grangemouth, FK39XH

Salary: Above Real living wage

Contract Type: Permanent

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Overview

We're looking for reliable and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support the delivery of high-quality grounds services across Grangemouth, Bo'ness Road. If you take pride in your work, understand the importance of health and safety, and want to be part of a professional and well-managed team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine and specialist grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, spraying, pruning, and litter picking.
• Operating a range of equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintaining tools, vehicles, and PPE to a high standard and reporting any defects.
• Recording completed work using mobile technology (training provided).
• Working collaboratively with your team to meet quality and performance targets.

Benefits

• Consistent full-time work is regularly available.
• Career progression opportunities for development, formal training, and upskilling.
• Supportive team with experienced colleagues and leadership.
• Access to well-maintained electric tools that are quieter, lighter, and easier to use.
• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience.
• Personal pension scheme.
• Recognition schemes.
• Private GP service.
• Life insurance.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Holiday buy scheme to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar grounds maintenance role.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures and safe equipment use.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).
• Spraying qualifications (PA1 & PA6).
• Proactive, professional attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.