Grounds Maintenance Operative

Manpower; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to work in Sutton. In this role, you will be responsible for various outdoor maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, and hedge pruning. Candidates should be physically fit, hold a valid UK driving license, and be willing to learn. The position offers a temporary-to-permanent contract with benefits including paid holidays and weekly pay. Ideal for those looking to grow in a company that values sustainability.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)

Access to Rewards (discounts on adventure days)

Access to the MyPath upskilling programme

Possible permanent opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License.
• Willing to learn and open to training.
• Safety conscious mindset is essential.
• Capable of using a range of equipment and hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Work on verges across the area.
• Responsible for grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, and flower bed maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment and perform day-to-day equipment checks.

Skills

Physically fit and able to work outdoors

Hold a full valid UK Driving License

Willingness to learn & open to training

Safety conscious mindset

Experience in a busy team

Experience in a similar Grounds Maintenance role

Use of pedestrian mower/ride on desirable

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 0730 - 1630

Pay Rate: £13.85

Location: Sutton, SM3 8QS

Contract: Temp to perm

Manpower are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work for our client based out of their Cheam Park Depot, Sutton. Working in this role you will be working on Verges across the area. Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance to name a few. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and safety checks on all equipment.

The training offered includes on-the-job training and standard induction for best practice.

To succeed, you will need:

• To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License
• Willingness to learn & open to training.
• Safety conscious mindset is key.
• Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
• Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
• Experience in a similar Grounds Maintenance role.
• Use of Pedestrian mower/ Ride on desirable.

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
• Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
• Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
• Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
• Weekly pay

About our client:

You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe's leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.

Apply now and a member of our Team will be in contact!