Grounds Maintenance Operative

I'm currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a well‑established Grounds Maintenance team covering the South West. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and wants to make a visible difference to local communities.

The Grounds Maintenance team is responsible for the cyclical upkeep of communal outdoor areas across a wide range of estates. These include market rent, shared ownership and independent living communities, sometimes covering full estates.

In addition to planned maintenance, the team also provides a reactive service-responding to hazards such as fly‑tipping and seasonal requirements, including snow clearance at independent living sites. Tree management is also a key part of the role, with a strong focus on retention and replanting to support wellbeing, biodiversity and carbon reduction.

In this role, you'll be working as part of a supportive team while having the flexibility to plan your own workload across a fortnightly round.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining external communal areas to a high standard
• Grass cutting, hedge trimming and shrub maintenance
• General grounds and estate maintenance
• Soft landscaping and minor tree works (as required)
• Responding to reactive and seasonal tasks when needed

I'm looking to speak with proactive individuals who have a good eye for detail, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking for a hands‑on role with real purpose.

• Practical amenity horticultural knowledge and experience
• PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence (towing licence desirable)
• A reliable, self‑motivated and team‑focused attitude

You'll be provided with everything you need to do the job safely and efficiently, including:

• Company van with van vault, racking and inverter
• Fuel card
• Uniform, PPE, company tablet and mobile phone

From day one, you'll also receive:

• 28 days' annual leave
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Monthly team talks and regular business updates

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.