18 grounds maintenance operative jobs found in Coventry

Grounds Maintenance Operative Are you passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces? Join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative and help us deliver high-quality, customer-focused estate services! Start ASAP, pay £13.46ph, this is an on-going temp role, hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 15:30 and Friday 7:30 to 15:00, location Coventry. The successful candidate will be required to go through a DBS clearance ahead of starting. What You'll Do: As a key member of our team, you will: Undertake gardening, garden clearance, and grounds maintenance across a variety of properties. Perform seasonal external maintenance tasks, including hard landscaping and fencing repairs. Collaborate with the neighbourhoods team to uphold the highest standards of our estates. Use modern technology to enhance service delivery on-the-go! Your Skills & Qualities: A positive, can-do attitude with a passion for teamwork. Strong communication skills to build relationships with both...

I am looking for a gardener to work with a leading housing association in Coventry. Work will include using various equipment including ride on mowers, stand on's and hedge cutters. You will be responsible for looking after housing stock in the Coventry area which will include grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming and pruning. A van will be provided for work purposes only. Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week. 7:00am - 15:00pm. 14:30pm finish on Friday. You will Receive: £16.78 P/H 12 weeks temp to permYou will need: General knowledge of grounds maintenance Experience of grass cutting, shrub and hedge cutting, weed control, litter picking and all associated tasks. Experience of using appropriate equipment including the operation of petrol machinery and ride on mowers Full UK driving license PA1 & PA6 (ideal but not essential)Interested? Please call Jack on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) INDPS

Enjoy a long-term opportunity with a respected and well-established Housing Association, with the use of a company vehicle during working hours, an early finish every Friday, and genuine opportunities to secure a temporary position. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll help maintain high-quality neighbourhoods across Coventry while benefiting from an excellent work-life balance. You'll be working for a leading Housing Association, recognised for maintaining attractive outdoor spaces and investing in its workforce. This is an organisation where your contribution will be valued, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, Gardener, Landscaper, Estate Operative, Groundsworker, or in a similar grounds maintenance role. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be: Carrying out grass cutting using professional grounds maintenance equipment Completing hedge...

Chassis Dyno Engineer - Warwickshire (University of Warwick) - £28.43 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £21.25 per hour PAYE - Contract until 31st March 2027 - 40 Hours per Week - Reference: J(phone number removed) Join a Leading Automotive Testing Facility An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chassis Dyno Engineer to join a world-class automotive testing environment based at the APRL facility at the University of Warwick. Working within a collaborative and highly skilled team, you will support the operation of the Environmental Chassis Emissions Dynamometer, delivering vital testing programmes for internal engineering teams, academic partners, and third-party customers. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to cutting-edge powertrain and emissions development projects across both conventional and electrified vehicle technologies. If you enjoy practical vehicle testing, thrive in a structured engineering environment, and are passionate about automotive technology,...

Job Description Job Title: Chassis Dyno Engineer Location: Warwick University Rate: £28.43ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £21.25ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (to 31st March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: This role provides a hands‑on opportunity to support the operation of the Environmental Chassis Emissions Dynamometer at the APRL facility, based at Warwick University. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will engage directly with engineers, academic partners, and third‑party customers to deliver high‑quality test operations across a range of propulsion and emissions programmes. Reporting to the Test Preparation Engineer, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of chassis dyno testing activities. This includes vehicle check‑in, inspection, preparation, and installation on the dynamometer, ensuring correct positioning, strapping, wheel alignment, and...

360 Machine Driver Birmingham £23-£25 per hour Permanent TS Recruitment are currently looking to source competent, experienced 360 Machine Drivers for projects in and around the Greater Manchester area. The Role - Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently on a variety of construction and civil engineering projects - Carry out excavation, grading, trenching and lifting operations as required - Undertake daily machine checks and basic maintenance to ensure equipment remains in good working order - Work closely with groundworkers, site managers and other trades to maintain productivity on site - Comply with all Health & Safety regulations and company procedures - Assist with general site duties when required The Person - Proven experience operating 360 excavators on construction or civil engineering sites - Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket (essential) - Valid CSCS card (if applicable) - Good understanding of safe excavation practices and site safety -...

We are currently looking for an experienced Painter to work on social housing maintenance contracts covering Leicestershire and the surrounding areas for a well-established property maintenance contractor. This opportunity is with an established contractor delivering planned maintenance, responsive repairs and void property refurbishment works across the social housing sector. We're looking for an experienced Painter who is available to start as soon as possible on an ongoing subcontract basis. I'd be keen to speak to anyone with experience working within social housing, domestic repairs, property maintenance or refurbishment, whether you've previously worked as a Painter, Painter & Decorator, Property Maintenance Operative or in a similar role. As a Painter, you will be: Carrying out internal and external painting works within occupied and void social housing properties Preparing surfaces by filling, sanding, repairing minor defects and stripping wallpaper where required...

Join a well-established Housing Association in a rewarding role where you'll play a vital part in keeping homes safe, maintained, and customers informed. This Repairs Planner position offers the opportunity to join a busy Property Services team on a rolling contract, providing consistent and stable work. You'll be responsible for planning and coordinating responsive repairs, ensuring operatives are scheduled efficiently while delivering an excellent customer experience. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and residents, you'll help ensure repairs are completed on time, resources are utilised effectively, and service standards are consistently achieved. We'd love to hear from anyone with a background as a Repairs Planner, Planner, Scheduler, Resource Planner, Works Coordinator, Maintenance Planner, Service Coordinator, or anyone with experience within social housing, property maintenance, repairs, customer service, or scheduling. As a Repairs Planner, you will be:...

Multi Trade Operative (Plastering Bias) Join a respected specialist education charity and enjoy consistent Monday to Friday hours, the use of a company van during the working day, weekly pay, and the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of properties across Birmingham. As a Multi Trade Operative, you'll play a key role in refurbishment and maintenance projects, with an immediate focus on plastering works within student accommodation.   I'd be keen to speak to anyone who has worked as a Multi Trade Operative, Multi Skilled Operative, Maintenance Operative, Property Maintenance Technician, or Plasterer.   As a Multi Trade Operative, you will be: Carrying out plastering works as part of student accommodation conversion projects Completing planned and reactive maintenance across the college estate and local properties Undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, painting and decorating where required Working alongside the existing maintenance team to deliver high-quality...

Building Services Manager Location: Quinton, Birmingham Job Type: Permanent Hours: Variable (includes split shifts) About the Role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated Building Services Manager to join a friendly and supportive junior school team in Quinton, Birmingham. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the school site is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and security. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the premises, ensuring a safe, warm and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This position requires flexibility and may involve split shifts as well as occasional out-of-hours responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Manage the overall provision of site security, cleaning, and maintenance services * Ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained at all times * Open and close the school daily, including alarm operation and key management * Act as the...

Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Grounds maintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the...

Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Gounds maintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the...

Laboratory Technician / Production Operative Location: Northampton Pay Rate: £12.74 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Benefits: Onsite parking We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician / Production Operative to join our client, an established and growing business. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role within the laboratory and wider team. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and be trained within a fast-paced, hands-on environment. About the Role: You will be responsible for facilitating accurate laboratory testing procedures in line with relevant British and European Standards, using in-house methods, while maintaining excellent customer service standards. As part of the team, your main duties will include: Laboratory testing of materials such as soils, aggregates, bituminous and cementitious materials to BS and BSEN standards Scheduling and organising test samples for required...

Multi Trade Operative - Temp to Perm  Location: Grantham and Melton Mowbray  Pay rate: £23 per hour CIS (Own van required) 20p per mile paid  Fortus recruitment are currently seeking experienced Multi Trade Operatives to join a well established social housing contractor covering Grantham and Melton Mowbray. This role involves carrying out reactive maintenance and repair works within social housing properties mainly working on kitchen and bathroom projects and void property refurbishments . The ideal candidate will have a strong all-round skillset and take pride in delivering high-quality work while providing excellent customer service to tenants and clients. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out reactive maintenance repairs within social housing properties Completing a range of multi-trade works including: Carpentry repairs and installations Basic plumbing maintenance Wall and floor tiling Patch plastering and making good Internal painting and decorating Diagnosing faults and...

360 Machine Driver Nottingham £22-£24 per hour Permanent TS Recruitment are currently looking to source competent, experienced 360 Machine Drivers for projects in and around the Greater Manchester area. The Role - Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently on a variety of construction and civil engineering projects - Carry out excavation, grading, trenching and lifting operations as required - Undertake daily machine checks and basic maintenance to ensure equipment remains in good working order - Work closely with groundworkers, site managers and other trades to maintain productivity on site - Comply with all Health & Safety regulations and company procedures - Assist with general site duties when required The Person - Proven experience operating 360 excavators on construction or civil engineering sites - Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket (essential) - Valid CSCS card (if applicable) - Good understanding of safe excavation practices and site safety -...

We’re Aioi R&D Lab - an AI tech hub in one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. We research and develop AI systems that catapult insurance from a slow-moving, traditional past into a data-driven, technology-lead and society-defining future. We’re looking for dynamic, driven professionals like you to help evolve our business in new directions. You’ll need first-class credentials and a proactive attitude to help us drive the change the underpins our mission. As a Senior Software Engineer 2 you will be a core contributor to delivering our products and solutions, with the opportunity to lead projects end-to-end. You'll set the bar for engineering excellence, mentor those around you, and step into line management as the team grows. If you’d like to be part of our brighter future, and share in our success, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities * Key contributor to the development, testing and maintenance of Lab projects, products and initiatives. * Deliver robust,...

Randstad Live Job Alert - Job Title - Telehandler Tickets Needed - CPCS or NPORS How Many Operatives - 1 needed. Duration - Long Term Location - Oxford, OX3 Start Date - ASAP Machine Operation: Using multi-functional joysticks and changing attachments (e.g., forks, buckets, winches) depending on the task Safety & Inspections: Performing pre-start checks, routine maintenance, and strictly adhering to load charts and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines. Site Support: Assisting ground crews, organizing material storage, and supporting various trades (like bricklayers) with site clearance. If Interested - Please call (phone number removed) Joe @ Randstad - Thank You Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss...

MPI are looking for an ongoing Mechanical Cleaner / PCF cleaner, for our client based in Kempston Ongoing contract Monday – Friday (Potential travel to client sites, including overnight stays on occasion, costs would be covered) Overview The purpose of this role is to ensure pile cloth filtration units are kept clean, functional, and efficient, supporting reliable tertiary treatment performance and helping the site meet Environment Agency discharge standards.” The Pile Cloth Filter Cleaner is responsible for the routine cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of pile cloth filtration units used within municipal wastewater treatment works. The role supports the reliable operation of tertiary treatment processes by ensuring filters remain clear, effective, and fully compliant with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Filter Cleaning & Routine Maintenance * Clean pile cloth filter panels using manual and mechanical methods, including brushing, washing, and chemical...