Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Temporary to Permanent

Location: Maidstone – Mobile Round (Schools)
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the team on a temporary-to-permanent basis, working on a mobile round covering schools across the Maidstone area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience who enjoys working outdoors and is looking for a long-term position.

The Role

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for maintaining school grounds to a high standard across a mobile route. Duties will include:

• Grass cutting and strimming
• Hedge and shrub maintenance
• Weeding and general grounds upkeep
• Litter picking and maintaining tidy outdoor areas
• Using grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively
• Carrying out general landscaping and horticultural duties as required
• Travelling between schools across the Maidstone area
• Working as part of a team while also managing tasks independently
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard

Requirements

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening or a similar role is preferred
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• A professional and positive attitude

If you have grounds maintenance experience, hold a full UK driving licence and are looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role with the potential to become permanent, apply today!