Grounds Maintenance Operative
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Wyre Forest £13.88 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay Temporary Contract \| 20 July – 20 October 2026 37 hours per week
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a busy team maintaining parks, green spaces and public areas across the Wyre Forest district.
If you enjoy working outdoors and have experience using grounds maintenance equipment, we'd like to hear from you.
## The Role
Working as part of the Grounds Maintenance team, you'll help maintain parks, open spaces, sports pitches and landscaped areas to a high standard.
Your duties will include:
- Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers
- Strimming and edging
- Hedge cutting and pruning
- Weeding and planting
- Litter picking and emptying bins
- Assisting with sports pitch marking
- Carrying out site inspections
- Completing daily vehicle, machinery and equipment safety checks
- Recording completed work using manual or electronic systems
- Working safely in line with Health & Safety procedures
## Working Hours
37 hours per week Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm Occasional weekend working may be required## What We're Looking For
Essential:
Previous grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural experience Experience using strimmers and pedestrian mowers Full UK Driving Licence Good understanding of Health & Safety Physically fit and happy working outdoors in all weather Reliable with a positive attitude and able to work well within a teamDesirable:
Experience operating ride-on mowers NVQ in Amenity Horticulture or a similar land-based qualification## What You'll Receive
£13.88 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay Full-time hours Immediate start available Opportunity to work with an experienced local authority team Weekly pay through Lynx Employment ServicesApply today by sending your CV to Lynx Employment Services.
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