Ground Maintenance Operative in Croydon, Greater London

Temporary Ground Maintenance Operative - 3 vacancies
Southern Housing | Croydon

Southern Housing is recruiting three Ground Maintenance Operatives for a 16-week assignment starting 30 November 2026. The role is 35 hours per week and involves outdoor work across estates and neighbourhoods in the operational area.

You will help keep communal outdoor spaces, gardens, pathways and green areas safe, attractive and well maintained. Duties include grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, leaf clearance, litter picking, planting, minor landscaping and reporting defects or safety concerns. You will use grounds-maintenance machinery and hand tools safely, complete inspections and records, and respond professionally to residents.

What you’ll need
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or estate services.
• Practical skills maintaining outdoor spaces and using machinery or hand tools safely.
• Basic knowledge of plant care, pruning and weed control.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, communicate well and work outdoors in all weather.

Tools, machinery, uniform, safety boots and PPE will be provided. Full training will be provided where required.

Location: Croydon, CR0 6SR; work across local estates and neighbourhoods.
Hours: 35 per week | Start: 30 November 2026 | Duration: 16 weeks.
Rates: £14.10 per hour PAYE or £18.25 per hour umbrella.

Please apply with your current CV and confirm your availability, relevant practical experience and full UK driving licence.