18 yard operative jobs found

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Harlow £14.18 per hour | 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £14.18 Full-time, stable working hours (Monday to Friday) Supportive and friendly team environment Opportunity to work across a variety of outdoor sites A positive, work-hard team culture The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative based in or near Harlow. You will be responsible for maintaining a range of sites to a high standard, ensuring all grounds maintenance services meet client expectations. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces. Key Responsibilities Grass cutting, lawn mowing, and strimming Hedge cutting and pruning Weeding and general garden maintenance Sweeping and keeping sites clean and presentable Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to a high standard Essential Requirements...

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Gardener Location: Slough Employment Type: Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm (Set Shift Pattern) Pay: Weekly Pay Job Purpose To maintain and improve lawns, landscaped areas, gardens, and external grounds across sites in Slough and surrounding areas, ensuring all outdoor spaces are safe, tidy, and well-presented. Key Responsibilities Grass cutting, edging, and lawn maintenance Hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and weeding Maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, and trees Leaf clearance and seasonal groundwork Application of fertilizers and pesticides (where qualified) Operation and basic maintenance of gardening machinery and tools Keeping paths and hard landscaped areas clean and safe Reporting hazards, damage, or plant health issues Adhering to all health and safety proceduresRequirements Essential: Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience Ability to operate gardening machinery safely Good physical fitness and...

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives Location: Norwich Hourly Rate: £12.71 p/h Contract Type: Temp, 4 Weeks, potentially ongoing. Working Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-16:30 (45 hrs) About the role We currently require a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Norwich, cutting verges around the local area. You will keep several local grounds in a wonderful condition for our clients through grass cutting; using a ride on and pedestrian mower, strimming, pruning, weeding, shrub and border maintenance, litter picking and any other related horticultural duties. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance working experience. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Reliable with a can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. A full valid UK driving licence & B+E (towing trailers) PA1 and PA6 licences are an...

Job Title: Laboratory Cleaner – Horticulture Facility (Temporary/ potential for perm) Location: Cambridge (no onsite parking available) Hours: 36.5 hours per week Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour Overview: We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable Laboratory Cleaner to join a busy horticulture research facility on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent. This role is essential in maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards to support scientific work and prevent contamination or spread of plant material. Key Responsibilities: Daily cleaning, tidying, and vacuuming of service areas, corridors, potting, and preparation spaces Emptying bins, waste segregation, and use of autoclaves for waste inactivation Disinfecting hard surfaces using appropriate cleaning agents Sterilising reusable equipment in line with established protocols Maintaining high housekeeping standards to prevent plant disease and contamination Weekly cleaning of...

Aircraft Mechanic – A400M Line Maintenance RAF Brize Norton  £40 per hour (Umbrella) | 5x5x4 shift pattern (06:00–18:00) Arden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment are working with a leading aerospace organisation seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to support A400M line maintenance operations at RAF Brize Norton. This is a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile military platform, offering stable shifts, competitive rates, and the chance to work within a specialist maintenance environment. The Role   You will support scheduled, unscheduled, and out-of-phase line maintenance activities in accordance with technical documentation and company procedures. Occasional support within hangar/bay maintenance may also be required. Key Responsibilities   Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed Support cross-trade working to maintain safe and effective operations Correct task booking and procedural compliance Movement of tooling, equipment and aircraft...

Grounds Maintenance Operatives Location: Chapel Brampton, Northampton Hourly Rate: £12.75 Contract type: Permanent, Full Time at 42.5 hours per week Working hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am to 4pm, Friday, 6:30am to 3pm About the role Grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying, and more - join us as a Grounds Maintenance Operative and you'll be doing them all. As part of our team in Chapel Brampton, you will keep New Build sites in wonderful condition for our clients in the surrounding areas. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment! Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required. A full valid UK driving license is essential. CSCS card would be beneficial. PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Why join us? As the UK's...

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operatives Location: Edinburgh & Falkirk Salary: £12.79 per hour Contract type: FTC 6 Months Working hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 About the role We are recruiting for Grounds Maintenance Ops to provide various grounds maintenance services, based out of Falkirk working on a mobile team covering other areas including Edinburgh. Grass cutting (ride on and pedestrian), strimming, shrub and border maintenance, hedge cutting, litter picking. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment! Requirements Prior experience within Grounds Maintenance with a can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset Ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard, with a good eye for detail. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions The ability to be able to work independently but also as part of a wider team Proficient in...

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Location: DMRC Stanford Hall Hourly Rate: £13 to £13.75 (dependent on experience and qualifications) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 About the role Overseeing a team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives based at DMRC Stanford Hall, you will keep the grounds in wonderful condition for our prestige site and active hospital through grounds maintenance and gardening tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying and more. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment! Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance and Gardening experience is required, with leadership experience being highly advantageous. A full valid UK driving license is essential. Horticultural qualifications highly beneficial as this role will involve head gardening duties. Willing to undertake & achieve clear DBS...

MCFC Grounds Maintenance Operative + Team Leader Location: MCFC Grounds, Manchester Hourly Rate: £12.71 - £13.45 from April for Operative, £13.30 - £14.20 for Team Leader Contract type: FTC Operative / Permanent Team Lead Working hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 15:00 About the role We are currently looking for a ground's maintenance operative and team leader to join our team working on the Etihad Campus. You will be keeping it in wonderful condition, through grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance and spraying. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required. A full valid UK driving license is essential. PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds...

Team Leader Location: Kilmarnock, KA3 6AG Hourly Rate: £13.25 - £13.50 DOE Contract type: Temp-Perm Working hours: Monday - Friday 07:30-16:00 About the role We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Chargehand / Team Leader to join our Grounds Maintenance team in Glasgow. You will be responsible for delivering works in line with programme requirements for a new client, ensuring all company Health & Safety policies and procedures are always followed. Working closely with one operative, you will deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across a range of sites, including void grass cutting, bulk uplifts, site clearances, and shrub pruning. You will also be responsible for closing jobs on the portal after each visit, reporting any Health & Safety issues or observations, and maintaining regular communication with the Contract Manager. Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is essential Full, valid UK driving licence required...

Skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives Location: Kilmarnock, KA3 6AG Hourly Rate: £12.85-£13.00 DOE Contract type: Temporary, 7-month assignment Working hours: Monday - Friday 07:30-16:00 About the role Grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying and more - join us as a Grounds Maintenance Operative and you'll be doing them all. As part of the team in Kilmarnock, you will keep the grounds of several local housing sites in wonderful condition for our client. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required. A full valid UK driving license is essential. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Experience in all grass cutting machinery required. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation...

Seasonal Skilled Gardener Location: Greenwich Park, London Hourly Rate: £14.45 per hour Contract type: 6 months fixed-term contract, April-September Working hours: Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 15:30 & Friday 07:00 - 14:30 About the role As a Skilled Gardener, you will have a unique opportunity to maintain iconic greenspaces throughout Greenwich Park. You will contribute your skills and experience to a range of activities from hedge pruning, shrubbery and grass cutting to flower bed maintenance, tree planting and more! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your current career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment! Requirements A good working knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance. A strong health and safety mindset and adept at problem solving. NVQ Horticulture Qualification and at least 3 years of commercial grounds maintenance experience. Full UK Driving licence - van to be provided. Why join us?...

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives Location: Norwich Hourly Rate: £12.71 p/h Contract Type: Fixed-term contract until end of October Working Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-16:30 (45 hrs) About the role We currently require multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team in Norwich, cutting verges around the local area. You will keep several local grounds in a wonderful condition for our clients through grass cutting; using a ride on and pedestrian mower, strimming, pruning, weeding, shrub and border maintenance, litter picking and any other related horticultural duties. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance working experience. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Reliable with a can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. A full valid UK driving licence & B+E (towing trailers) PA1 and PA6...

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Location: Falkirk Salary: £13.50 per hour Contract type: FTC, Seasonal 6 Months Working hours: Monday - Friday (Apply online only) About the role As a Team Leader you will be supervising your small team and working alongside them to provide various grounds maintenance services in Falkirk. Grass cutting (ride on and pedestrian), strimming, shrub and border maintenance, hedge cutting, litter picking. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment! Requirements Prior experience within Grounds Maintenance with a can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset Previous experience in a Team Leader or Supervisor position within Grounds Maintenance or a similar industry Ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard, with a good eye for detail. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions The ability to be able...

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Electrician to join a Damp & Mould team on a social housing contract in the Birmingham area. This is a temporary position running until the end of June, offering consistent work within a well-established programme. The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, and offers a competitive rate of £25 per hour. A company van and fuel card will be provided, and a basic DBS check will be required. The Role As an Electrician, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of electrical maintenance and repair works within occupied residential properties. You’ll be expected to work with minimal supervision, take ownership of your jobs, and aim to achieve first-time fixes wherever possible while working within agreed timeframes and budgets. The Project You will be working on a large-scale social housing maintenance and retrofit programme, supporting the upkeep and improvement of thousands of properties, including a mix of...

Immediate start available for Ground Maintenance Operatives with PA1/PA6 Spraying Licence required for spraying and seeding contract. Based in Redditch, this organisation provides specialist arboriculture, landscape maintenance and tree consultancy services throughout the UK. The role of Grounds Maintenance Operative (PA1/PA6 Sprayer) offers a 6-month fixed term contract, good rates of pay and working in small teams. As Grounds Maintenance Operative (PA1/PA6 Sprayer) you will be responsible for the safe and effective application of herbicides using handheld spraying equipment to control weeds across public areas, commercial sites, highways, or estates. PA1/PA6 Licence is essential. Duties of Grounds Maintenance Operative (PA1/PA6 Sprayer): * Apply herbicides using knapsack and pedestrian sprayers * Carry out weed control on paths, kerbs, car parks, fence lines, and hard surfaces * Follow pesticide safety procedures and legislation * Complete daily spray records and site...

SW-007-GenOp-243 General Operative £18 - £20 per hour Long term contract Working for a Maintenance Contractor Based around Southampton Due to contract wins, our client is looking to increase their in-house workforce with a General Operative. This role is similar to a General Operative position but does not require the same level of qualifications or experience. You will be supporting day-to-day repairs, maintenance, and specialist cleaning works across domestic properties. **You must hold a full UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be supplied for this role** Key Responsibilities * Carry out minor handyman and general maintenance tasks * Support trades on damp, mould, and preservation works * Undertake cleaning of gutters using an automated gutter hoover system * Carry out three-stage mould wash treatments * Assist with and complete basic painting and decorating * Complete small-scale repairs such as: *...

SW-007-Plumb-241 Plumber Multi-Trader £21 - £23 per hour Long term contract Working for a Maintenance Contractor Based around South Birmingham (B29 5UP) Long term temp | Social Housing Maintenance | Will require own van and tools (Mileage paid) You will be covering properties in the South Birmingham area Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber Multi-Trader to join a busy social housing maintenance team working across properties in B29 5UP. This is a long-term temporary position carrying out a mixture of day-to-day repairs, planned works, and general maintenance within occupied properties. This is a long-term fixed term contract position carrying out a mixture of day-to-day repairs, planned works, and general maintenance within occupied and void properties. The ideal candidate will be a strong 2nd Fix Plumber with reliable multi-trade skills and the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality repairs to a good standard. Key Responsibilities...