Ground Maintenance Operative - South East

Ground Maintenance Operative - South East

Are you experienced in grounds maintenance and looking for an exciting contract opportunity in the South East London area? Service Care Solutions is seeking a dedicated Ground Maintenance Operative to join a reputable Housing Association. This is a 2-week contract with potential for extension or permanent placement, offering a chance to work in a supportive environment with competitive pay rates.

About the Role:
As a Ground Maintenance Operative, you will support the Grounds Maintenance Team in maintaining and improving outdoor spaces. Your responsibilities will include soft landscaping duties, including clearing pathways, edging grassed areas, litter picking from roads and curbed areas, and trimming hedges and shrubs using strimmers and hedge cutters. You will be working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, totaling 35 hours per week. A full UK driving license is essential, as a company van will be provided for work-related travel.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Carry out soft landscaping duties such as edging, litter clearance, and hedge cutting
• Support the Grounds Maintenance Team in maintaining outdoor spaces to high standards
• Operate manual gardening tools such as strimmers and hedge cutters safely and effectively
• Support health and safety policies at all times
• Maintain equipment and report any issues promptly
• Adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a gardener or grounds maintenance operative
• Ability to operate landscaping tools such as strimmers and hedge cutters
• Health and safety conscious approach
• Full UK driving license (required) for use of company van
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Dedicated Specialist Consultant providing ongoing support
• Access to thousands of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs for prompt payment
• Free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes available
• Free compliance checks

Pay Rate:

• £14.78 PAYE per hour including holiday
• £19.15 Umbrella LTD per hour