Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Evesham, Worcestershire
Salary: £26,000
39 hours per week | Rotating shift pattern

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well?kept environments, and is looking for a stable, long?term career?
We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, helping us deliver essential facilities services for one of the UK's most important sectors.
As part of our dedicated team, you'll play a vital role in keeping the grounds operating to the highest standards.

The Role
You'll work as part of the facilities team delivering a wide range of outdoor maintenance and horticultural tasks, including:

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearance and litter picking
• Weed spraying and general planting, pruning and seeding
• Light landscaping and tree?care duties
• Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass, tarmac & synthetic)
• Equipment checks and safe operation of light plant and power tools
• Erecting and dismantling equipment
• Painting and basic repairs to outdoor equipment
• Drainage works and general grounds upkeep
• Supporting local and business Zero Carbon initiatives
• Ensuring high standards of safety and compliance across the grounds

Every day will be varied, hands?on and outdoors - ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in creating well?maintained spaces. xbpsjku

The Responsibilities
We're looking for someone dependable, proactive and safety conscious, with:

• A full UK driving licence
• Experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance
• Weed?spraying certificate (PA1/PA6 desirable)
• Confidence operating light machinery, equipment and wheeled tractors
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
• Chainsaw-related qualifications (CS30, CS31 or CS34)
• Ability to work well in a team and follow safe working practices
• Security Clearance is required

The Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review potential
• 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme with additional employer contributions
• Comprehensive training & development, including funded leadership programmes
• Clear progression pathways across FM and supervisory roles
• Access to flexible benefits: insurance options, Cycle2Work, discounted gyms
• Exclusive retail & wellbeing discounts via our online portal
• Two paid Social Impact Days each year for volunteering
• Family-friendly policies and supportive workplace culture
• Free on?site parking and catering facilities