Grounds Maintenance Operative
About Us
Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is a leading national contractor providing professional grounds maintenance services to a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors. As part of our South Central Division, you will join an experienced and dedicated team committed to maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest standards.
We take pride in delivering exceptional service, promoting safe working practices, and creating a positive and supportive working environment.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of grounds maintenance tasks.
This is a physically demanding role that involves working outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions. While much of the work is carried out as part of a team, you will occasionally be required to work independently and use your own initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Grass cutting using pedestrian/ride-on mowers and strimmers.
- Hedge cutting and shrub maintenance.
- Litter picking and general site upkeep.
- Weed control in planted and hard landscaped areas through hand weeding and the application of herbicides.
- Leaf clearance using a variety of blowers and vacuums.
- Sports pitches/tracks line marking.
- Pruning, vegetation clearance, and habitat management works.
- Operating wood chippers and other grounds maintenance machinery where trained and authorised.
- Assisting with arboricultural and tree surgery operations alongside our specialist tree teams.
- Winter gritting across the South Central region (additional payments apply).
- Maintaining equipment, machinery, and vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Representing the company professionally while working on client sites.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who:
- Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Can work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Demonstrate a commitment to health and safety.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential) Applicants who do not hold a full UK driving licence will not be considered for this position.
- At least 1 years previous grounds maintenance experience (essential) Applicants who do not have this as a minimum will not be considered for this position.
- Large ride-on mower experience.
- Ability to travel to various client sites across the region.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
The following qualifications and experience are advantageous and may attract an enhanced rate of pay:
- Skilled CSCS Card or LiSS/CSCS Card.
- NVQ in Horticulture, Landscaping, or a related discipline.
- PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates.
- Trailer Towing Experience.
- Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting (CS30).
- Felling and Processing of Small Trees up to 380mm (CS31, CS37).
- Any additional horticultural, landscaping, arboricultural, or machinery-related qualifications.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Additional payments for winter gritting operations.
- Company uniform and PPE provided.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications.
- Career progression within a growing national company.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
Working Hours: (Summer) Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm, (Winter) Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm with overtime opportunities available throughout the year.
Apply Now
If you enjoy working outdoors, are motivated, reliable, and looking to develop a career within the grounds maintenance industry, we would love to hear from you.
* Following a successful interview, candidates will be invited to undertake a paid 2–4 week trial period. This allows you to gain first-hand experience of the role while demonstrating your skills, reliability, and suitability for a long-term position within the company.
* Please note that a full UK driving licence and at least 1 years experience is an essential requirement for this role, applications from candidates who do not have these will not be considered.
Further information regarding salary, benefits, and career opportunities will be discussed during the interview process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- drivers license (required)
Work Location: On the road
