Posted 21 July, 2026
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Think Recruitment
WV1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
C1 licence entitlement on Full UK Driving licence & CPC qualification is essential - DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DONT HAVE THESE PLEASE!! Duties: Carry out routine pruning, trimming, and shaping of shrubs, hedges, and small trees in public spaces such as parks, estates, highways, and council buildings Maintain vegetation to agreed standards, specifications, and seasonal schedules Use hand tools and powered equipment (e.g. secateurs, hedge trimmers, brush cutters) safely and competently Remove green waste and ensure work areas are left clean, tidy, and safe Identify basic plant health issues, pests, or diseases and report concerns to supervisors Follow health and safety procedures, including PPE use and risk assessments Work safely near the public, roads, and footpaths, ensuring public safety at all times Assist with other grounds maintenance tasks when required (e.g. weeding, grass cutting, leaf clearance, planting) Load, unload, and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles Work as part of a team and take instruction from supervisors while also completing tasks independently Record completed work and report defects, incidents, or damaged equipment Support council policies on environmental sustainability and biodiversity ASAP - URGENT START DATE: TUESDAY 7TH JULY £17.50 per hour via Umbrella C1 licence entitlement on Full UK Driving licence is essential 4-6 weeks Fleet and street scene Street Scene Depot Lane Green Road Bilbrook WV8 1LP Start time 7am Break times : 10am ish 10mins Lunch Time : 12:30pm 30mins Finish time 3pm INDPS
