Grounds Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Abingdon. You will work on a large site performing tasks like grass and hedge cutting. The ideal candidate is physically fit, holds a UK Driving License, and has a safety-conscious mindset. Benefits include 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, and possible permanent opportunities.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)

Access to Manpower Rewards

Access to the MyPath upskilling programme

Possible permanent opportunities

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License.
• Experience in a similar Grounds Maintenance role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance service.
• Perform grass cutting, hedge cutting, and litter picking.
• Ensure a safe working environment and carry out equipment maintenance.

Skills

Physically fit

Full valid UK Driving License

Safety conscious

Teamwork experience

Use of equipment and hand tools

Education

Pa1 / Pa6 certificates

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Shift Times: 07:30-16:00 Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: £13.16 - £14.12 depending on experience

Location: OX14 3DB- Abingdon

Contract: Temp - Perm

Manpower are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work for our client based out of Abingdon. In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of a high‑quality grounds maintenance service on a large static site just outside of Abingdon. Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, hedge cutting, litter picking, jet washing and the use of ride‑and‑mowers. You must 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.
• Pa1 / Pa6 certificates beneficial.
• 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 is desirable.

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!