Ground Maintenance Operative in Fairfield, Greater London

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Croydon

FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE ESSENTIAL – MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE

Location: Croydon, CR0 6SR
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 3-month rolling contract

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a busy estate maintenance team based in Croydon.

Applicants MUST hold a full UK driving licence. Candidates without a driving licence will not be considered for this position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining communal gardens, green spaces and outdoor areas across residential estates, ensuring they are kept clean, tidy and well-presented.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, weeding and pruning.

• Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, shrubs and communal green spaces across residential estates.

• Safely operate gardening equipment, including lawnmowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and brush cutters.

• Complete seasonal maintenance tasks, including leaf clearance, planting and general outdoor upkeep.

• Identify and report damaged areas, fly-tipping and maintenance issues.

• Follow health and safety procedures while working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence – ESSENTIAL.

• Previous professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience.

• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery, including strimmers, lawnmowers and hedge cutters.

• Ability to carry out physically demanding outdoor work.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Interested?

If you hold a full UK driving licence and have previous experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, Gardener, Groundskeeper or Landscape Operative, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're interested and meet the requirements, apply below with your CV!