Grounds Maintenance Operative

Contract: Long-term agency – expected to last 12 months+ Opportunity: Potential permanent employment DBS: Basic DBS required

Lynx Employment Services are looking for a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a busy operational team on a long-term agency contract.
This is a hands-on outdoor role involving grass cutting, landscaping and general grounds maintenance, working alongside established teams and volunteers to keep public spaces maintained to a high standard.
The role will involve operating a range of powered and manual grounds maintenance equipment, as well as driving vehicles which may include trailers and ride-on machinery. Duties will include:

• Grass cutting and general grounds maintenance
• Landscaping and maintaining outdoor/public areas
• Operating ride-on and pedestrian machinery and hand-held equipment
• Carrying out basic daily checks on vehicles and machinery
• Working safely in all weather conditions
• Following Health & Safety procedures
• Working effectively as part of a team and using your own initiative
• Providing a professional and courteous service when dealing with members of the public

You will need:

Grounds maintenance experience, safe working knowledge and the ability to operate relevant tools and equipment are all specifically identified as essential in the council profile. This is a particularly good long-term opportunity: work is expected to continue for 12 months or more, with the possibility of becoming permanent for candidates who demonstrate reliability, commitment and a strong work ethic.
I would advertise this under Grounds Maintenance Operative / Grounds Maintenance Driver rather than just Grounds Maintenance Operative, because the driving licence is an essential requirement and including “Driver” should help filter out unsuitable applicants.