Grounds Maintenance Operative

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local service provider in Woodbridge is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to manage grounds maintenance across various sites, including parks and cemeteries. The ideal candidate should possess a thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, have experience with grounds machinery, and hold a valid driving licence. This permanent position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits such as tailored learning and various support networks.

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Full knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Experience using grounds machinery.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grounds maintenance on various sites.
• Follow instructions from the Assistant Grounds Manager.
• Act upon guidance from Senior Gardener/Groundsman.

Job description

Job Summary

Location: East Suffolk Services Limited, Ufford Depot, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6ET
Salary: £27,694 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Employment: Permanent

About the role

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Your role

We are looking for a well‑motivated individual to undertake grounds maintenance on highway verges, parks, cemeteries, open spaces and private customer sites, with the ability to receive and act upon instruction from the Assistant Grounds Manager and Senior Gardener/Groundsman.

What you will need

• Full knowledge and understanding of basic health and safety issues and legislation, and experience using a range of grounds machinery and plant.
• A full driving licence (essential requirement).

Why work forannis?

East Suffolk Services Limited is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Contact information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Andrew Fulcher or Paul Tynan on 0330 016 6111.

Closing date

11.30pm, 8 February 2026

Interview date

Week commencing 23 February 2026

How to apply

Step 1 – Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.

Step 2 – Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 – Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.

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