Grounds maintenance Operative

Mitie • Full-time • Corsham, ENG, GB • 1m ago

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.