Sole Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Melton Mowbray
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm (40 hours per week)
Start: Immediate
Job Type: Temporary, with strong potential to become permanent

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to work independently at a static site in Melton Mowbray.

This is a sole operative role, ideal for someone who is confident working on their own, managing their workload and taking responsibility for maintaining the site to a high standard.

Duties include:

• General grounds maintenance
• Ride-on mowing
• Hedge cutting, strimming and general vegetation maintenance
• Operating a buggy/quad-bike-style vehicle with equipment attached
• Managing your own daily workload and prioritising tasks
• Liaising directly with the client regarding maintenance requirements and plans
• General upkeep and presentation of the grounds
• Locking up and securing the site when required

About You:

• Previous grounds maintenance experience is essential
• Confident using ride-on mowers and grounds maintenance equipment
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Confident and competent operating a buggy/quad-bike-style vehicle
• Good communication skills and able to liaise professionally with the client
• Reliable, organised and takes pride in their work

A full driving licence is not required, provided you are confident operating the on-site vehicle.

Benefits:

• £13.50 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Immediate start
• Static, long-term site
• Temporary position with strong potential to become permanent
• 24-hour site security
• Cheap breakfast and coffee available in the main building

If you're an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative looking for a stable, independent role with genuine potential for a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for an immediate start.