Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative

Glendale Services; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading green space management company in the UK is looking for Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support teams in Bournemouth. This outdoor role involves tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, and weed control. No prior experience is necessary, as training will be provided, but a full UK driving licence is required. The position offers £12.21 per hour, with potential for longer-term work for those who excel in their roles.

Benefits

Full training and PPE

Support from experienced supervisors

Potential opportunities for longer-term work

Qualifications

• No previous grounds maintenance experience required; training provided.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential outdoor works across utility sites, housing, and green spaces.
• Perform grass cutting, strimming, edging, and hedge trimming.
• Conduct weed control and general site tidy-up.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Overview

Location: Bournemouth

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Contract: Fixed-term: March - October

Looking for a good outdoor seasonal job where you can stay active, work as part of a team, and earn steady pay? Glendale is recruiting Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support our teams across Somerset and Dorset during the busy spring and summer season.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors, want physical work that keeps you fit, or are looking for seasonal employment alongside studies, travel plans, or other commitments.

The Role

You’ll be working as part of a grounds maintenance team, carrying out essential outdoor works across utility sites, housing, and green spaces. No two days are the same, and you’ll be based outside.

Typical tasks include:

• Grass cutting
• Strimming and edging
• Hedge trimming
• Weed control
• General site tidy-up and vegetation management

You’ll be given full training, PPE, and support, and you’ll always be working with experienced team members.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Happy working outdoors in all weather
• Willing to learn and get stuck in
• Able to follow instructions and work safely

No previous grounds maintenance experience is required - training will be provided. However, experience is desirable.

A full UK driving licence is required.

What Glendale Provides

• £12.21 per hour DOE
• Full training and PPE
• Safe, well-organised work
• Support from experienced supervisors
• Potential opportunities for longer-term or permanent work

Many of our permanent operatives and team leaders started in seasonal roles.

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the UK’s leading green space management companies, with nearly 35 years of experience maintaining parks, estates, and public spaces across the UK.

For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk