12 ground maintenance operative jobs found in London

Grounds Maintenance OperativeHourly Rate: £17.43 per hour Van & Fuel Card Provided Location: Slough  About the RoleWe’re seeking a reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. You will play a key role in maintaining clean, safe, and attractive communal spaces across estates in Slough and the surrounding areas, delivering high quality grounds maintenance services in line with horticultural best practice. What You’ll Be Doing Carrying out grounds maintenance duties including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weed control and litter picking. Completing scheduled work as instructed by the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader. Using a PDA system to record visits and tasks completed. Working in line with Health & Safety procedures and participating in regular Toolbox Talks. Ensuring tools, equipment, and vehicles are kept clean and well maintained, reporting any defects. Supporting other trade teams when required to deliver excellent customer...

Prism 7 are currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a busy and growing team based in Rochford, Essex. This is a hands-on, outdoor role ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard. Key Responsibilities * Operating powered leaf blowers and grounds maintenance equipment. * Using tools such as strimmers, hoes, rakes, and other gardening equipment when required. * Carrying out general grounds maintenance duties across various sites. * Following all Health & Safety procedures and company standards. What We're Looking For * Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening, or outdoor work preferred. * Reliable, hardworking, and physically fit. * Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. * Full UK driving licence essential – while regular driving is unlikely, flexibility to drive company vehicles if needed is required. If you are...

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a TEMP Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a team based in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will be reliable, proactive, and committed to maintaining clean, tidy, and well-presented outdoor spaces. Key Responsibilities: Grass cutting Hedge trimming Flower bed edging De-weeding Litter picking Bin emptying Road sweeping General grounds maintenance duties Manual labour as required Role Details: Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 Pm Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM Pay: £13.90 per hour Duration: Temporary – immediate start, initially a few weeks, with potential for extension Requirements: Full UK manual driving licence – essential Previous grounds maintenance or outdoor maintenance experience – essential Reliable, punctual, and physically fit for outdoor work in all weather conditions Able to travel to the site each day for a 7:00 AM start If you are available immediately and meet the requirements, contact Megan at (url removed) INDCMB #GARDENER...

Summer University Accommodation Cleaners Required (June-September) Location - East London (Mile End) Pay rate - £14.80 per hour (incl. holiday pay) Shift hours - 9am-3pm shifts Rota - 25+ hours per week, ANY DAYS OUT OF 7 DAYS, ROTA BASIS Your new company We are supporting a major East London university in recruiting a large team of cleaners for their summer accommodation project. This is a key period for the Estates & Facilities department, and we are seeking candidates who can commit to consistent, reliable work throughout the full June - September period. Your new role Working as part of the accommodation cleaning team, you will ensure student bedrooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard. Duties include: Cleaning bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, corridors, and communal areas Hoovering, mopping, dusting, and general housekeeping Deep cleaning fridges and freezers Supporting check-in and check-out weekends Stripping bedding and light laundry tasks Emptying...

Position: Gardener with Driving Pay rate is £20.60 per day umbrella (36 hours every week). Address - Unit 1, Sandgate Industrial Estate, 57 Sandgate Street, Southwark, Surrey, SE151LE *Must be a driver and be able to drive a 3.5 tone van * As a Grounds Maintenance Worker on council estates, you'll play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor environments for residents. This includes communal green spaces, pathways, play areas, and estate entrances. Your work helps foster pride in the community and contributes to residents' wellbeing. Must be a driver and be able to drive a 3.5 tone van, with trailer experience but not essential. 📋 Key Responsibilities *Must be a driver and be able to drive a 3.5 tone van * As a Grounds Maintenance Worker on council estates, you'll play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor environments for residents. This includes communal green spaces, pathways, play areas, and estate entrances. Your work...

Park Maintenance Operative Pay Rate: £14.80 Location: Merton Hours: 9am - 5pm alternating shifts Mon - Sun Start Date: July 15th 2026 Manpower is recruiting on behalf of our national client for candidates to join their Outdoor Maintenance team. The role will include general maintenance of the paddling pools and surrounding areas. You will be required to fill the paddling pools in the morning, checking and emptying the pools at the end of your shift. You will also be required to maintain the upkeep of the area surrounding the paddling pools, emptying bins, checking the toilets and litter picking. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and checks on all equipment as well as required paperwork. The training offered includes on-the-job training and standard induction for best practice. This is a 7 week assignment as it is a seasonal position. To succeed, you will need: Experience in a similar Grounds...

GENERAL OPERATIVE – LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE We Are Currently looking for a reliable and hardworking General Operative with landscaping and maintenance experience to join our growing team. Role Includes: * Landscaping duties * Grounds maintenance * General property maintenance * Working across commercial and retail properties * Travelling to sites across Kent and Essex Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00am – 17:00pm ( some early starts from 06.00am ) Start Location: South Darenth Requirements: * Previous landscaping and maintenance experience preferred * Full UK driving licence beneficial * Good work ethic and punctuality essential * Ability to work as part of a team and independently * driving licence an advantage Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm Experience: * Gardening: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (required) due to location and time start

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...

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Ongoing Temp Role (Potential Temp to Perm) Location: Stevenage (and surrounding areas) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour Contract: Ongoing temporary with potential to become permanent The Role We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a busy Street Scene / Grounds team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience looking for ongoing, stable work with the potential to secure a permanent position. You will be responsible for carrying out a variety of grounds maintenance and street scene duties, delivering high standards across public spaces and facilities. Key Duties Grass cutting and general grounds maintenance Pruning, hedge cutting and soft landscaping Tree work support and vegetation control Sports pitch marking and upkeep Cemetery duties (including grave preparation) Operating machinery such as mowers, tractors and sweepers Ensuring tools, equipment...

SW-007-VoidMul-235 Multi-Trader £25 - £26 per hour Working for a maintenance contractor in their voids team Long term temp-to-perm Voids will be located in the Reading area Position good to knows * This is a temp-to-perm role covering a voids contract in the Reading and surrounding areas * A van and fuel will be offered when the role moves to a permanent position so in between time materials will be delivered to site/void you are working in * During the temp period you will only need to get to the location you are working at with your tools, you will not need to carry materials to site * Parking is available at the location you will be working at You will be working for an established Maintenance Contractor within the inhouse maintenance delivery team who carry out repairs, planned works and voids to the organisations extensive housing stock. This role will be working within their voids team covering RG postcodes. **You must have a full...

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Labourer (Outdoor Grounds) Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Days: Monday to Friday, full-time hours: 07.30am - 16.30pm pay :12.71ph (47.5hr week ) About the Role We are looking for a reliable and motivated Facilities Maintenance Labourer to join our team. You’ll work across approximately 9.5 acres of outdoor grounds, supporting the upkeep and maintenance of the site . The role includes working with machinery and equipment, dealing with external environment tasks, and operating in all weather conditions. Key Responsibilities General site repairs & maintenance (building fabric, hard surfaces, grounds infrastructure) Landscaping & gardening support (beds, edges, planting, tidying) Drainage & plumbing assistance (clearing gullies, verifying drainage flows) Vacuum tankering, jet-washing, gulley-sucking operations Road sweeping & litter picking throughout the site, including access roads and service areas Industrial &...

Role Title: Grounds worker Location: Shoeburyness Duration: 6 Months Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour PAYE (37 hours per week) Set working times are: 07:30 - 16:30, Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 12:30, Friday 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 tasksEssential experience of the Grounds Maintenance Operative: Experience delivering a range of grounds maintenance services including general upkeep and specialist tasks Ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet...