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Ground Maintenance Operative

Job Description

Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity working in partnership with a Housing Association who have a vacancy for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team on a Temporary contract, where you'll be covering the Yeovil and surrounding areas.

We are looking for a proactive, great team player and someone with a good eye for detail who's looking for a new challenge.

Working within a team, you'll be responsible for the upkeep of the external communal areas, grass, shrubs and hedges. You may also be required to undertake soft landscaping/minor tree work.

You'll be covering sites across Somerset from the main base in Yeovil and have the flexibility to plan your workload within a fortnightly round.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and well-driven individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and diverse team. Our client are always looking to improve and empower the lives of residents and communities they live in.

Don't worry about getting from site to site, as you will be provided with a company van.

If this is the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd like to hear from you!

What you'll need:

  • Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience
  • PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable, but not essential)
  • NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential)
  • A full driver's license (with towing license desirable)

  • Your van, PPE, and uniform will be provided
  • Comprehensive training and development, including study support
  • Staff recognition scheme


Additional benefits are available should you become a permanent member of the Housing Association team.
For more details on this role and to apply, please email Prakash on prakash.panchani@servicecare.org or call Prakash on 01772 208967.