Horticultural Operative

12 Month Contract

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Wolviston Management Services are currently recruiting for a Horticultural Operative to join a well-established, large-scale industrial site in the UK.

The Role

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary technical services team, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of horticultural and maintenance activities across the site. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all assigned tasks safely and efficiently, in line with SHEQ and business standards
• Undertake planned repairs, preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Support installation works and general site maintenance
• Seek technical or safety advice when required and stop work if conditions are unsafe

Key Duties:

• Deliver all aspects of the horticulture work schedule, including:
• Chemical weed spraying regimes
• Grass cutting and strimming
• Pruning and trimming of shrubs, hedges, bushes, and trees
• Identify and report persistent growth or horticultural issues to the Facilities Supervisor
• Assist with deep cleaning of gullies, including removal of drain covers and debris clearance
• Carry out weekly litter bin waste collection and disposal across site
• Assist planners and supervisors with material identification and requisition
• Complete workplace safety and condition audits before, during, and after tasks

Seasonal Duties:

• Provide winter gritting services across site
• Operate gritting vehicles and apply grit/salt manually and mechanically

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or a similar role
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
• Strong team player with a proactive approach
• Good awareness of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic

If you are an experienced Groundsman looking to contribute to a dynamic site with varied responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.