Senior Grounds Operative Cambridge Take the lead in creating and maintaining outstanding outdoor spaces in Cambridge. We are seeking a motivated Senior Grounds Operative who enjoys working outdoors, thrives on variety, and is ready to lead a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on grounds maintenance with team leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, attractive, and well-maintained environments throughout the year. From organising daily operations to supporting staff development and managing seasonal demands, this is a dynamic and rewarding position. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support grounds staff in their daily activities Plan, organise, and allocate work across grounds and gardens Carry out practical grounds maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weeding, digging, and shrub care Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard, remaining safe, tidy, and presentable Conduct health and safety checks and complete risk assessments Support seasonal duties such as gritting and weather-related inspections Assist with training, coaching, and developing team members Liaise with managers, contractors, and other teams as required What You ll Bring Essential: Experience supervising a team within a grounds maintenance environment Strong practical grounds maintenance skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Good understanding of health and safety practices Full, clean driving licence Desirable: HNC (or equivalent) in Horticulture PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates IOSH health and safety qualification Basic tree inspection qualification What s on Offer Salary: £31,236 £35,608 per annum Additional 2.5% supplement Full-time, permanent position 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday A varied and rewarding role with real responsibility The opportunity to lead a skilled team and make a visible impact every day If you re looking for more than a standard grounds role and want the chance to lead, develop others, and make a genuine difference, this role offers an exciting opportunity in a vibrant Cambridge setting. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Grounds Operative Cambridge Take the lead in creating and maintaining outstanding outdoor spaces in Cambridge. We are seeking a motivated Senior Grounds Operative who enjoys working outdoors, thrives on variety, and is ready to lead a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on grounds maintenance with team leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, attractive, and well-maintained environments throughout the year. From organising daily operations to supporting staff development and managing seasonal demands, this is a dynamic and rewarding position. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support grounds staff in their daily activities Plan, organise, and allocate work across grounds and gardens Carry out practical grounds maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weeding, digging, and shrub care Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard, remaining safe, tidy, and presentable Conduct health and safety checks and complete risk assessments Support seasonal duties such as gritting and weather-related inspections Assist with training, coaching, and developing team members Liaise with managers, contractors, and other teams as required What You ll Bring Essential: Experience supervising a team within a grounds maintenance environment Strong practical grounds maintenance skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Good understanding of health and safety practices Full, clean driving licence Desirable: HNC (or equivalent) in Horticulture PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates IOSH health and safety qualification Basic tree inspection qualification What s on Offer Salary: £31,236 £35,608 per annum Additional 2.5% supplement Full-time, permanent position 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday A varied and rewarding role with real responsibility The opportunity to lead a skilled team and make a visible impact every day If you re looking for more than a standard grounds role and want the chance to lead, develop others, and make a genuine difference, this role offers an exciting opportunity in a vibrant Cambridge setting. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.
Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Warrington. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of 32,100 with an expected OTE of 40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Warrington, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you're have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for: Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK's power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK. You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends. The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering. Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following: Experience of working in a "hands-on" position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary. A full clean UK driving licence is essential. Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications. A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week. A pro-active and can-do attitude. Happy to travel across the UK. Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role Basic salary of up to 32,000, OTE 40,000 Generous holiday package - 25 Days Paid Travel and Expenses. Structured development and progression opportunity. Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Warrington. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of 32,100 with an expected OTE of 40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Warrington, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you're have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for: Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK's power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK. You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends. The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering. Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following: Experience of working in a "hands-on" position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary. A full clean UK driving licence is essential. Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications. A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week. A pro-active and can-do attitude. Happy to travel across the UK. Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role Basic salary of up to 32,000, OTE 40,000 Generous holiday package - 25 Days Paid Travel and Expenses. Structured development and progression opportunity. Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of 32,100 with an expected OTE of 40,000. This role will be based in their Sheffield team, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you're have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for: Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK's power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK. You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends. The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering. Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following: Experience of working in a "hands-on" position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary. A full clean UK driving licence is essential. Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications. A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week. A pro-active and can-do attitude. Happy to travel across the UK. Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role Basic salary of up to 32,000, OTE 40,000 Generous holiday package - 25 Days Paid Travel and Expenses. Structured development and progression opportunity. Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of 32,100 with an expected OTE of 40,000. This role will be based in their Sheffield team, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you're have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for: Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK's power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK. You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends. The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering. Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following: Experience of working in a "hands-on" position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary. A full clean UK driving licence is essential. Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications. A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week. A pro-active and can-do attitude. Happy to travel across the UK. Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role Basic salary of up to 32,000, OTE 40,000 Generous holiday package - 25 Days Paid Travel and Expenses. Structured development and progression opportunity. Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Candidates must be fit and able and in good general health, they must hold a full UK drivers licence, be living within Carmarthenshire and be willing to work 43 hours per week through the summer period. Grounds maintenance work 7.30am - 5pm Mon - Thursday and 7.30am - 3 pm on a Friday through the summer cutting season.
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Candidates must be fit and able and in good general health, they must hold a full UK drivers licence, be living within Carmarthenshire and be willing to work 43 hours per week through the summer period. Grounds maintenance work 7.30am - 5pm Mon - Thursday and 7.30am - 3 pm on a Friday through the summer cutting season.
Skilled Gardener- Full Time You will need to be very good and experienced to apply for this role Location: The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament / London Hourly Rate: Up to 18.83 per hour Contract type: Permanent if all goes well Working hours: 3 days (24hrs) working within The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament. 2 days as a skilled gardener on a separate site around the same location, if full-time hours required- 40hrs) About the role Our client currently provides horticultural & landscaping services for the Palace of Westminster Estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled & experienced horticulturalist to get involved with the preparations around events like the State Opening of Parliament. There may at times be requests coming from multiple stakeholders (the Speaker's Office, the Ceremonial Works Office, or the Service Delivery Manager) all at once that will be reactive & the candidate will be required to support the Head Gardener in managing these complex pressures. Responsibilities Regular site inspection Clearance of litter, debris and detritus Grass cutting, edging and cultural operations Weeding, pruning and dead-heading of planted areas, including containers Re-mulching / top-dressing planted areas and hedge bases Hedge cutting and maintenance Pleaching trees Hard surface weed control Hard surface cleansing, including sweeping and pressure washing Maintenance of gravel areas Leaf clearing - all areas Green roof maintenance Irrigation generally Maintenance of internal plants, including trees at PCH In addition, you may be asked to support in the delivery of ad-hoc works, such as: Re-instatement of lawn areas following events Emergency tree work Replacement planting Improvements to the green roof Site improvement work Requirements You will be required to possess the stipulated level of security vetting. We would ask that any successful applicant proactively engages with this vetting process as soon as an offer has been made, since it can take several weeks for the process to run its course. N.B. A requirement of the vetting procedure is to supply HMRC evidence of the previous 3 years' employment. Demonstratable high-horticultural skills and knowledge, backed up by a formal Horticultural qualification (equiv. L2 NVQ/RHS Hort). Demonstratable experience on working with multiple stakeholders within the field of horticulture/landscaping. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding. Excellent people skills including team working, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations A flexible approach to work Harness Training would be desirable. Starts ASAP Please send a CV or call to apply
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Skilled Gardener- Full Time You will need to be very good and experienced to apply for this role Location: The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament / London Hourly Rate: Up to 18.83 per hour Contract type: Permanent if all goes well Working hours: 3 days (24hrs) working within The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament. 2 days as a skilled gardener on a separate site around the same location, if full-time hours required- 40hrs) About the role Our client currently provides horticultural & landscaping services for the Palace of Westminster Estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled & experienced horticulturalist to get involved with the preparations around events like the State Opening of Parliament. There may at times be requests coming from multiple stakeholders (the Speaker's Office, the Ceremonial Works Office, or the Service Delivery Manager) all at once that will be reactive & the candidate will be required to support the Head Gardener in managing these complex pressures. Responsibilities Regular site inspection Clearance of litter, debris and detritus Grass cutting, edging and cultural operations Weeding, pruning and dead-heading of planted areas, including containers Re-mulching / top-dressing planted areas and hedge bases Hedge cutting and maintenance Pleaching trees Hard surface weed control Hard surface cleansing, including sweeping and pressure washing Maintenance of gravel areas Leaf clearing - all areas Green roof maintenance Irrigation generally Maintenance of internal plants, including trees at PCH In addition, you may be asked to support in the delivery of ad-hoc works, such as: Re-instatement of lawn areas following events Emergency tree work Replacement planting Improvements to the green roof Site improvement work Requirements You will be required to possess the stipulated level of security vetting. We would ask that any successful applicant proactively engages with this vetting process as soon as an offer has been made, since it can take several weeks for the process to run its course. N.B. A requirement of the vetting procedure is to supply HMRC evidence of the previous 3 years' employment. Demonstratable high-horticultural skills and knowledge, backed up by a formal Horticultural qualification (equiv. L2 NVQ/RHS Hort). Demonstratable experience on working with multiple stakeholders within the field of horticulture/landscaping. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding. Excellent people skills including team working, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations A flexible approach to work Harness Training would be desirable. Starts ASAP Please send a CV or call to apply
Are you passionate about maintaining outdoor spaces? Then this could be the job for you. Premier Work Support are working alongside there client in the local area who are looking for a temporary Grounds Maintenance Operative to join there team in the local area. Your responsibilities will include: Performing routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming. Maintain planted areas including flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the beauty for client sites Removing litter and debris to maintain a clean, safe area Operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment and tools Skills: A passion for outdoor work Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping Able to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills Working outdoors in all weathers Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies and procedures Requirements: Ride on mower experience Full driving licence as you will be required to drive equipment to various sites. Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm If this job is for you please apply attaching your CV.
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
Are you passionate about maintaining outdoor spaces? Then this could be the job for you. Premier Work Support are working alongside there client in the local area who are looking for a temporary Grounds Maintenance Operative to join there team in the local area. Your responsibilities will include: Performing routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming. Maintain planted areas including flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the beauty for client sites Removing litter and debris to maintain a clean, safe area Operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment and tools Skills: A passion for outdoor work Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping Able to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills Working outdoors in all weathers Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies and procedures Requirements: Ride on mower experience Full driving licence as you will be required to drive equipment to various sites. Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm If this job is for you please apply attaching your CV.
Grounds Maintenance Operative - Abingdon PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Abingdon , in our busy peak season . This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a team and managing their own workload while maintaining a high standard on a Static site in Abingdon Location: Abingdon Pay Rate: 15.07( inc hol) Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (8 hours per day) Working Week: 40 hours per week Candidate Must hold a drivers license Key Duties Grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting General grounds maintenance across multiple sites Litter picking and maintaining tidy outdoor environments Weed control and spraying where required Working independently while covering a designated mobile route Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience Full UK Driving Licence (essential) PA1 & PA6 licences (desirable) Please Submit your application or call us on (phone number removed) if interested
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Grounds Maintenance Operative - Abingdon PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Abingdon , in our busy peak season . This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a team and managing their own workload while maintaining a high standard on a Static site in Abingdon Location: Abingdon Pay Rate: 15.07( inc hol) Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (8 hours per day) Working Week: 40 hours per week Candidate Must hold a drivers license Key Duties Grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting General grounds maintenance across multiple sites Litter picking and maintaining tidy outdoor environments Weed control and spraying where required Working independently while covering a designated mobile route Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience Full UK Driving Licence (essential) PA1 & PA6 licences (desirable) Please Submit your application or call us on (phone number removed) if interested
IMH Recruitment are seeking a Grass Cutting Operative to work for our client in Barnsley, S71 to start ASAP. Role Overview: You will be responsible for grass cutting and general grounds maintenance, working outdoors in all weather conditions and using a range of petrol-powered machinery. Key Duties: Grass cutting using petrol-powered equipment including strimmers, pedestrian mowers and stand-on mowers. General grounds maintenance duties. Driving company vehicles (with or without trailers) and operating ride-on machinery. Daily checks, basic maintenance and minor repairs of machinery and equipment. Reporting faults or issues to management. Locking and unlocking council buildings and premises as required. Monitoring fuel stock levels at remote depots when requested. Providing a polite, courteous and customer-focused service to members of the public. Following work schedules and responding to changing priorities when required. Complying with Health & Safety, Customer Care and all relevant policies and procedures. Completing electronic records using ICT systems. Supporting continuous improvement and quality service delivery. Requirements: Valid UK driving licence with Category B entitlement. Experience working in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor environment. Ability to operate relevant tools and machinery safely. Good understanding of Health & Safety practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and customer service skills. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weathers. Reliable, proactive and committed to high standards of work. Must be able to provide reference contact information for the last 3 years of your employment history. Hours & Pay: Monday to Friday. 06:30 to 14:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:30 to 14:00 (Friday) 13.69 per hour. Weekly pay while working through the agency! If you are experienced, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up to date CV. For more information please call the office on (phone number removed)!
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
IMH Recruitment are seeking a Grass Cutting Operative to work for our client in Barnsley, S71 to start ASAP. Role Overview: You will be responsible for grass cutting and general grounds maintenance, working outdoors in all weather conditions and using a range of petrol-powered machinery. Key Duties: Grass cutting using petrol-powered equipment including strimmers, pedestrian mowers and stand-on mowers. General grounds maintenance duties. Driving company vehicles (with or without trailers) and operating ride-on machinery. Daily checks, basic maintenance and minor repairs of machinery and equipment. Reporting faults or issues to management. Locking and unlocking council buildings and premises as required. Monitoring fuel stock levels at remote depots when requested. Providing a polite, courteous and customer-focused service to members of the public. Following work schedules and responding to changing priorities when required. Complying with Health & Safety, Customer Care and all relevant policies and procedures. Completing electronic records using ICT systems. Supporting continuous improvement and quality service delivery. Requirements: Valid UK driving licence with Category B entitlement. Experience working in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor environment. Ability to operate relevant tools and machinery safely. Good understanding of Health & Safety practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and customer service skills. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weathers. Reliable, proactive and committed to high standards of work. Must be able to provide reference contact information for the last 3 years of your employment history. Hours & Pay: Monday to Friday. 06:30 to 14:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:30 to 14:00 (Friday) 13.69 per hour. Weekly pay while working through the agency! If you are experienced, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up to date CV. For more information please call the office on (phone number removed)!
Ground Maintenance Operatives Needed- West Brom Grounds Maintenance operatives are needed in the West Brom area to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance companies. Daily duties will include grass/lawn cutting, litter picking, strimming, edging, hedge cutting, weed control, using mowers and powered tools, and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor. You will be working 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Drivers license and Experience is essential. We have got several jobs available for drivers and very limited roles for non drivers. 14.57 per hour. The depo is in the B70 Area Starts ASAP Please call or send a CV to apply
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Ground Maintenance Operatives Needed- West Brom Grounds Maintenance operatives are needed in the West Brom area to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance companies. Daily duties will include grass/lawn cutting, litter picking, strimming, edging, hedge cutting, weed control, using mowers and powered tools, and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor. You will be working 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Drivers license and Experience is essential. We have got several jobs available for drivers and very limited roles for non drivers. 14.57 per hour. The depo is in the B70 Area Starts ASAP Please call or send a CV to apply
Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service. Our client is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Van Driver for their mobile grounds team in Bromley covering commercial sites and Industrial sites across south part of London. The van will need to be kept overnight at the operatives property as it is mobile working. Candidates should have: Experience within the grounds maintenance industry. Experience in the use of pedestrian and handheld equipment is essential, ride on machinery & PA1/PA6 are desirable. Good time management skills and the ability to work in a demanding environment. Enthusiasm, good communication skills and a good understanding of health and safety are essential. Ideally have a full, clean driving licence Van driving experience Will understand and subscribe to the importance of working as a team Reliable and conscientious with a can-do attitude A willingness to learn Ability to work on one s own initiative When joining the team, you ll be completing a range of services from grass cutting to bedding, as well as working in a variety of places including estates and parks. You ll be working within a team consisting of like-minded individuals as well as working alongside complete experts in the form of our team leaders, managers, and supervisors, who you can learn and grow from. Working Hours: 40 Hours per week ( 7.30am to 4.00pm ) Monday to Friday plus overtime Rate of Pay: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour depending on experience This could be a temp to perm position. Immediate start and paid weekly.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective grounds maintenance service. Our client is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Van Driver for their mobile grounds team in Bromley covering commercial sites and Industrial sites across south part of London. The van will need to be kept overnight at the operatives property as it is mobile working. Candidates should have: Experience within the grounds maintenance industry. Experience in the use of pedestrian and handheld equipment is essential, ride on machinery & PA1/PA6 are desirable. Good time management skills and the ability to work in a demanding environment. Enthusiasm, good communication skills and a good understanding of health and safety are essential. Ideally have a full, clean driving licence Van driving experience Will understand and subscribe to the importance of working as a team Reliable and conscientious with a can-do attitude A willingness to learn Ability to work on one s own initiative When joining the team, you ll be completing a range of services from grass cutting to bedding, as well as working in a variety of places including estates and parks. You ll be working within a team consisting of like-minded individuals as well as working alongside complete experts in the form of our team leaders, managers, and supervisors, who you can learn and grow from. Working Hours: 40 Hours per week ( 7.30am to 4.00pm ) Monday to Friday plus overtime Rate of Pay: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour depending on experience This could be a temp to perm position. Immediate start and paid weekly.
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Eastleigh S050 Rate: 13 00 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Eastleigh area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Eastleigh S050 Rate: 13 00 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Eastleigh area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Durham Rate: 12.75- 13.75 Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Durham Area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Durham Rate: 12.75- 13.75 Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Durham Area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Hertfordshire, Broxbourne, Hoddesden Rate: 13 00 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Hertfordshire, Broxbourne, Hoddesden area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Hertfordshire, Broxbourne, Hoddesden Rate: 13 00 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Hertfordshire, Broxbourne, Hoddesden area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Trainee Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes MK4 Rate: 14 - 14.50 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners/ Trainee Teamm Leader required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Milton Keynes Area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Trainee Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes MK4 Rate: 14 - 14.50 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners/ Trainee Teamm Leader required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Milton Keynes Area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: LE2 Rate: 13 00 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the lE2 area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: LE2 Rate: 13 00 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the lE2 area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Northamponshire Rate: 12.75 - 13.75 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: February / March Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the NN10 area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Northamponshire Rate: 12.75 - 13.75 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: February / March Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the NN10 area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)
Grounds / Garden Maintenance Operatives - Chatteris - PE16 X2 Grounds and Garden Maintenance workers required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists for local housing sites Your duties will include: Grass / Lawn cutting, edging, strimming, hedge cutting and pruning, litter picking and weed control, using mowers and powered tools. A driving licence and some experience is essential The working hours are 6:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday plus overtime These are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of 3 months and our client is looking for workers who want long perm or permanent work The pay rate is 14.24 per hour To apply contact Tad - (url removed) - (phone number removed)
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
Grounds / Garden Maintenance Operatives - Chatteris - PE16 X2 Grounds and Garden Maintenance workers required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists for local housing sites Your duties will include: Grass / Lawn cutting, edging, strimming, hedge cutting and pruning, litter picking and weed control, using mowers and powered tools. A driving licence and some experience is essential The working hours are 6:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday plus overtime These are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of 3 months and our client is looking for workers who want long perm or permanent work The pay rate is 14.24 per hour To apply contact Tad - (url removed) - (phone number removed)
X2 Grounds Maintenance Operatives - Ware Grounds Maintenance operative is needed to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company. Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edging, Hedge cutting, Weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor. The roles will be long term and possibly become permanent for the right candidate Drivers license and Experience are essential The hours are 7am to 4.30pm - Monday to Thursday and 7am till 3.30pm on Friday's Ideally candidates will have a PA1 and PA6 (not essential) Up to 14.24 per hour Immediate start Starts ASAP Please call or send a CV to apply
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
X2 Grounds Maintenance Operatives - Ware Grounds Maintenance operative is needed to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company. Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edging, Hedge cutting, Weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor. The roles will be long term and possibly become permanent for the right candidate Drivers license and Experience are essential The hours are 7am to 4.30pm - Monday to Thursday and 7am till 3.30pm on Friday's Ideally candidates will have a PA1 and PA6 (not essential) Up to 14.24 per hour Immediate start Starts ASAP Please call or send a CV to apply
Grounds / Garden Maintenance Operatives - Peterborough - PE1 X2 Grounds and Garden Maintenance workers required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists for local housing sites Your duties will include: Grass / Lawn cutting, edging, strimming, hedge cutting and pruning, litter picking and weed control, using mowers and powered tools. A driving licence and some experience is essential The working hours are 6:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday plus overtime These are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of 3 months and our client is looking for workers who want long perm or permanent work The pay rate is 14.24 per hour To apply contact Tad - (url removed) - (phone number removed)
Jun 19, 2026
Seasonal
Grounds / Garden Maintenance Operatives - Peterborough - PE1 X2 Grounds and Garden Maintenance workers required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists for local housing sites Your duties will include: Grass / Lawn cutting, edging, strimming, hedge cutting and pruning, litter picking and weed control, using mowers and powered tools. A driving licence and some experience is essential The working hours are 6:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday plus overtime These are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of 3 months and our client is looking for workers who want long perm or permanent work The pay rate is 14.24 per hour To apply contact Tad - (url removed) - (phone number removed)
Annual salary: up to £39,237.78 Multi-skilled Operative Location: Rotherham Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £39,237.78 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) We're on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy planned works contract in Rotherham This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents' homes are safe, functional, and well cared for. You'll be working across Void properties, responding to day-to-day refurbishment requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's making a real difference in the community. We're looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time. Duties: Carry out day-to-day repairs across Void social housing properties to bring them back up to property standard Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents' needs and privacy Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets Role Criteria: Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating) Full UK driving licence Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota Benefits we can offer you. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more. Family friendly policies Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan () If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Annual salary: up to £39,237.78 Multi-skilled Operative Location: Rotherham Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £39,237.78 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) We're on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy planned works contract in Rotherham This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents' homes are safe, functional, and well cared for. You'll be working across Void properties, responding to day-to-day refurbishment requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's making a real difference in the community. We're looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time. Duties: Carry out day-to-day repairs across Void social housing properties to bring them back up to property standard Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents' needs and privacy Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets Role Criteria: Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating) Full UK driving licence Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota Benefits we can offer you. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more. Family friendly policies Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan () If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
