Job Description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: East Anglia

Salary: £27,500 - £29,500 dependant on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent.

About us:

A P Broome Landscapes Ltd is a thriving, well-established commercial grounds maintenance company headquartered in Preston, Lancashire. With over five decades of experience, we hold multi-million-pound contracts nationwide. Specialising in serving blue chip utilities.

The role:

We’re looking for reliable, motivated Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our growing team. You’ll work on specialist sites such as substations and gas terminals, helping to maintain high-profile, safety-critical environments to an exceptional standard.

You’ll usually work as part of a two-person crew, supported by experienced contract managers. There may be occasional overnight stays when working away from home - these are infrequent and paid with additional allowances.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Carrying out professional grounds maintenance works across utility sites
Working safely in high-risk environments, following strict H&S procedures
Operating machinery and equipment in line with training and certification
Using PA1/PA6 spraying qualifications (knapsack experience preferred)
Working independently and as part of a close-knit team

Please note: Access to the sites requires passing computer-based and practical assessments. Full support, training, and revision materials are provided.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Strong understanding of health & safety in practical environments
Good communication and organisation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable (not essential):

NPTC PA1 & PA6 (knapsack spraying preferred)
PA2AR (quad bike spraying)
Woodchipper certification
Utility Arboriculture qualifications
SHEA Passports (Gas, Power or Water)
Manual Handling & First Aid
Grounds Maintenance qualifications

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary (£27.5k–£29.5k DOE)
Government Pension Scheme
20 days annual leave, including a full Christmas shutdown
Company vehicle, tools, equipment & PPE provided
Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential health & wellbeing support
Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you’re looking for a stable, well-paid role with a respected company and high-profile contracts, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,500.00-£29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Company events
Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: On the road

A P Broome

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