Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: MoD Corsham, Wiltshire
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Join Mitie at the prestigious MOD Corsham site and help create an exceptional environment where people and wildlife can thrive. We're looking for a motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team—someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, cares about safety, and enjoys working outdoors in all seasons.
Why This Role?
- Supportive team environment on a secure, well-maintained site
- Clear progression pathway with annual performance-based pay increases
- Flexible working available (core hours 7:30–3:30, Monday to Friday)
- Opportunities to gain fully funded training and professional qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
- Grass cutting, strimming, leaf blowing and collection and Tree Maintenance.
- General gardening: weeding, watering, mulching, Mowing grasses
- Winter road maintenance: gritting and snow clearance
- Sports pitch marking and maintenance
- Hedge cutting and tree-related work
- Routine maintenance of grounds equipment (mowers, strimmers, vehicles, gritters, etc.)
- Hard landscaping and reactive grounds tasks
- Participation in the winter on‑call rota
Essential Requirements
- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to work outdoors year-round
- A responsible, safety-conscious mindset
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Mechanical knowledge of grounds equipment
- Horticultural knowledge, including plant identification
- Minimum 3 years' experience in grounds maintenance or a similar role
- Relevant horticulture qualification (NVQ or RHS)
- Cross cutting – chainsaw maintenance, Felling and operator certificates
- Experience in turf maintenance
Desirable:
- Any experience Arboriculture – or Tree surgeon - Desirable and Pesticide qualifications: PA1, PA6 (PA2 an advantage).
- Basic IT and administrative skills
Security Clearance:
MOD security clearance is required and will be funded by Mitie. Spent convictions are not automatically a barrier to clearance.
Benefits
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Flexible working options
- Paid overtime and on‑call opportunities
- Pension and investment schemes
- Life insurance
- Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee outlets
- Free onsite parking
- Free onsite gym membership
- Free workwear and PPE
- MiDeals discounts across 850+ retailers
- Virtual GP access and financial wellbeing support
- Customisable benefits via the Choices platform
- Recognition through the Mitie Stars awards programme
