Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative

Gateway Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain high standards in communal areas across Leeds. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and physically fit, with a valid driving license. This role offers competitive benefits including a company pension, employee referral incentives, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension plan

Employee referral incentive

Seasonal company events

Training and qualification sponsorship

Qualifications

• Proactive individual with a keen eye for detail.
• Must have a full, clean driving license.
• High standards of work and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communal areas in Leeds and surrounding areas.
• Perform lawn maintenance, hedge trimming, and garden tidying.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in communal areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Reliability

Physical fitness

Job description

Find out how we can support your property needs

We aim to be the employer of choice for talented, enterprising people

At the Gateway Group, you'll have a real opportunity to grow within your role, and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You'll find Gateway a positive, welcoming, social place.

You'll be part of a team of committed people who look to support each other and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide and the highest standard of customer service. We encourage diversity among our employees and respect each other. If you share our values, join us and grow with us.

Role Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative Location Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted 5th November 2025

Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative

As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate and driven individuals with cleaning and gardening skills to join our friendly team.

The Job

This role offers a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining communal areas across residential developments in Leeds and the surrounding areas, including, but not limited to:

• Grass cutting and lawn maintenance
• Hedge trimming and shaping
• Strimming and edging grass areas
• Weed spraying and removal
• Pruning trees, shrubs, and plants
• General garden tidying and waste disposal
• Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors

What You Need

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining consistently high standards of work. A naturally proactive individual with a keen eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be reliable, conscientious, and always strive to exceed client expectations.

• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Maintains a professional and friendly approach at all times
• Follows health and safety procedures at all timesShows initiative in identifying and addressing issues
• Is physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
• Has a full, clean driving license (essential for the role)

Job Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours: Monday to Friday
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

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