Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Hepworth, Suffolk (working across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire)
Salary: £26,000 to £29,000 per year
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Top Garden Services is a family-run grounds maintenance and tree surgery company with over 20 years of experience. Based in Hepworth, Suffolk, we manage a wide range of parish, town council, commercial and domestic contracts across East Anglia. Due to continued growth ahead of the new season, we are expanding our operational team.

About the Role

You will work alongside a Team Leader to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance across a variety of public and private sites. The role involves year-round outdoor work and includes:

Grass cutting
Hedge and shrub maintenance
Strimming and edging
Soft landscaping tasks
Leaf clearance and seasonal tidy work
Weed control
Supporting tree work operations where required
General site upkeep to professional standards

All work must be completed safely, efficiently and in line with established grounds maintenance and arboricultural best practice.

What We Offer

Salary £26,000 to £29,000 depending on experience
Opportunities to progress into Senior Operative or Team Leader roles
Training and development, including NPTC units, spraying certificates and chainsaw qualifications
The chance to work in a professional, supportive team with a long-term vision
Modern, well-maintained equipment including ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, brushcutters, hedge cutters, blowers, and mechanical loader support on certain jobs
A stable role with consistent year-round work across multiple long-term contracts
Encouragement for new ideas and initiative within the team

About You

We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. You should be:

Professional when working on public-facing sites such as parish councils and commercial properties
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
Able to take pride in achieving high-quality results
A team player who maintains a respectful and positive working environment

Requirements

Full UK driving licence (essential due to rural site travel)
Previous experience in grounds maintenance (preferred)
Chainsaw tickets and spraying qualifications are an advantage but not essential
Willingness to learn; full training provided for the right candidate
Strong timekeeping, reliability and attention to detail

Environmental Values

We recycle all green waste through composting or biomass, ensuring our operations remain environmentally responsible across all sites.

How to Apply

Email Tom at info@topgardenservices.com to discuss the role or submit your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:

Gardening: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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