Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative
Evesham, Worcestershire
Salary: £26,000
39 hours per week | Rotating shift pattern

\n Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well?kept environments, and is looking for a stable, long?term career?
\n We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, helping us deliver essential facilities services for one of the UK's most important sectors.
\n As part of our dedicated team, you'll play a vital role in keeping the grounds operating to the highest standards.

The Role
\n You'll work as part of the facilities team delivering a wide range of outdoor maintenance and horticultural tasks, including:

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• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearance and litter picking
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• Weed spraying and general planting, pruning and seeding
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• Light landscaping and tree?care duties
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• Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass, tarmac & synthetic)
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• Equipment checks and safe operation of light plant and power tools
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• Erecting and dismantling equipment
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• Painting and basic repairs to outdoor equipment
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• Drainage works and general grounds upkeep
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• Supporting local and business Zero Carbon initiatives
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• Ensuring high standards of safety and compliance across the grounds
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Every day will be varied, hands?on and outdoors - ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in creating well?maintained spaces.

The Responsibilities
\n We're looking for someone dependable, proactive and safety conscious, with:

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• A full UK driving licence
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• Experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance
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• Weed?spraying certificate (PA1/PA6 desirable)
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• Confidence operating light machinery, equipment and wheeled tractors
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• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
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• Chainsaw-related qualifications (CS30, CS31 or CS34)
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• Ability to work well in a team and follow safe working practices
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• Security Clearance is required
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The Benefits

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• Competitive salary with annual review potential
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• 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
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• Generous pension scheme with additional employer contributions
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• Comprehensive training & development, including funded leadership programmes
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• Clear progression pathways across FM and supervisory roles
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• Access to flexible benefits: insurance options, Cycle2Work, discounted gyms
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• Exclusive retail & wellbeing discounts via our online portal
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• Two paid Social Impact Days each year for volunteering
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• Family-friendly policies and supportive workplace culture
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• Free on?site parking and catering facilities
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If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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