Grounds Maintenance Operative - Mobile Team Medway / Swale
HR GO Recruitment · Chatham · GBP 13.45 - 13.45
Job summary
Grounds Maintenance Operative (Mobile Team) Location (mobile role): Medway and Sittingbourne Pay: £13.45 per hour Hours/Contract: Full-time, Permanent Work location: On the road (mobile team) Expected start date: 01/04/2026 About the Role We're recruiting experienced Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join a growing landscaping division, working across commercial business and retail sites in the areas listed above. You'll help maintain and improve a variety of outdoor spaces. Work will vary day-to-day and may include: Key Responsibilities Grounds maintenance and landscaping duties including planting, pruning, mowing, weeding, mulching and irrigation Operating machinery and tools (e.g. mowers, strimmers/trimmers, blowers ) Completing regular site inspections , reporting hazards or equipment issues, and taking appropriate action Working safely and following COSHH requirements and Risk Assessments Reporting accidents and near misses to your line manager Supporting with site paperwork as required Building positive working relationships with colleagues, managers, clients and external agencies What We're Looking For Previous grounds maintenance / landscaping experience Good plant knowledge (and relevant tickets/certifications) - an advantage Full UK driving licence - essential (mobile role) Positive, can-do attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions Physically fit (lifting, digging, carrying materials) PA1/PA6 spray licence - desirable (not essential) What's On Offer Training and career development opportunities 23 days holiday per annum plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata, contractual) Birthday off as an extra day's leave Bonus scheme (after probation) Group Life Assurance Benefit Scheme Auto Enrolment Pension Real Living Wage Employer Company pension, free parking, health & wellbeing programme How to Apply Please send your CV to