Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative

Glendale Services; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green space management company in Taunton is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative to support outdoor work during the busy seasons. This role involves grass cutting, hedge trimming, and site tidying. The company provides full training, PPE, and support from experienced supervisors. No prior experience in grounds maintenance is necessary, but a willingness to learn and a full UK driving licence are essential. This position is ideal for those looking for flexible seasonal work.

Benefits

Hourly pay of £12.21

Full training and PPE

Support from experienced supervisors

Qualifications

• No previous grounds maintenance experience required; training provided.
• Experience in grounds maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a grounds maintenance team.
• Carrying out essential outdoor works across utility sites, housing, and green spaces.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Happy working outdoors in all weather

Willing to learn and get stuck in

Able to follow instructions and work safely

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Taunton

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