_{01st June, 2026}

Grounds Maintenance Operative
 
Location :Shoeburyness
 
Salary: £26,000 to £28,000
 
This role is 37 hours per week
Set working times are:

• 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday
• 07:30 - 12:30 Friday

 
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll play a key role in keeping the site safe, well‑maintained, and operating smoothly throughout the year.
Day-to-day, you'll carry out a wide range of grounds‑based activities including strimming, hedge cutting, ride‑on and tractor work, and general site maintenance.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering grounds maintenance services and identifying areas for improvement 
• Delivering specialist grounds services including the management of pest and tree hazards
• Maintaining awareness of grounds and land legislation, standards, technical requirements and developments
• Prioritising work programmes effectively to meet operational and business needs
• Participating in the on‑call rota during periods of adverse weather to support safe site access
• Overseeing contractors on site and monitoring the performance of allocated tasks

Essential experience of the Grounds Maintenance Operative: 

• Experience of driving a tractor and mower (with qualifications)
• Experience delivering a range of grounds maintenance services including general upkeep and specialist tasks
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet operational and business needs
• Experience applying health, safety and environmental procedures in daily work
• Experience overseeing contractors and monitoring delivery of allocated tasks

Essential qualifications for the Grounds Maintenance Operative:

• Essential: Lantra Qualifications (Tractor, Mower (preferably a ride on))
• Full UK Driving Licence

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

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