Grounds Maintenance Officer
Posted about 1 hour ago
Location- Croydon
Reference- Ref: BH-167729
Salary Package- £15.35 - £18.76 per hour
Expiry Date- Expires 11th Oct 2026
- Job Type
- Temporary
Industry- Social Housing
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Croydon, London
Temporary – 6 Months+
Full Time
Join a leading Housing Association as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, helping to maintain clean, safe and attractive outdoor spaces across residential communities in Croydon while delivering an excellent service to tenants.
THE ROLE
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will work across multiple housing sites, ensuring communal outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard while providing a professional and respectful service to residents. Working as part of an established team, you will play a key role in improving neighbourhood environments and ensuring estates remain safe, tidy and welcoming.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural role and be committed to delivering a high-quality service.
Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday.
Length of Contract: 6 Month Contract.
Rate: The pay range for the role is £18.00 to£22.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £15.35 to £18.76 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail.
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate.
Croydon, London
Temporary – 6 Months+
Full Time
Join a leading Housing Association as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, helping to maintain clean, safe and attractive outdoor spaces across residential communities in Croydon while delivering an excellent service to tenants.
THE ROLE
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will work across multiple housing sites, ensuring communal outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard while providing a professional and respectful service to residents. Working as part of an established team, you will play a key role in improving neighbourhood environments and ensuring estates remain safe, tidy and welcoming.
- Carry out routine grounds maintenance across multiple housing sites.
- Maintain grassed areas, hedges, shrubs, flower beds and communal green spaces.
- Identify and report estate maintenance issues requiring further attention.
- Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Ensure all work is completed efficiently and in line with health and safety procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service and remain courteous and respectful when interacting with tenants.
- Travel between sites throughout the working day using a company vehicle.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural role and be committed to delivering a high-quality service.
- Full UK driving licence with at least two years' driving experience.
- Experience in grounds maintenance is preferred but not essential.
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates are desirable.
- Physically fit with the ability to carry out manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Punctual, enthusiastic, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday.
Length of Contract: 6 Month Contract.
Rate: The pay range for the role is £18.00 to£22.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £15.35 to £18.76 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail.
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate.
Bethany Wiles
Recruitment Consultant
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