We are looking for a Skilled Greenspace Operative to join our Environmental Services team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on, supervisory role responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and usability of communal and public spaces across housing and non-housing estates. You will also support and mentor a small team of Horticultural Operatives, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while following all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Working Hours:
Due to the seasonal nature of the work, hours vary throughout the year:
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22/02/2026 – 01/11/2026: 41 hours per week (36 weeks)
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02/11/2026 – 28/12/2026: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
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29/12/2026 – 23/02/2027: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Carrying out routine and seasonal horticultural tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, planting, mulching, and leaf clearance
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Undertaking soft landscaping projects, such as turfing, seeding, shrub and flower planting, soil preparation, and minor landscaping
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Operating and maintaining ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, spraying equipment, and hand tools safely and efficiently
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Supporting winter maintenance operations, including gritting, snow clearance, leaf clearance, and pathway upkeep
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Undertaking litter picking, bin emptying, and environmental cleaning to ensure communal areas are safe and tidy
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Supervising and mentoring a small team of Horticultural Operatives
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Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting any issues
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Recording completed work accurately using mobile devices or job sheets
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Liaising courteously with residents, clients, and colleagues
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Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, PUWER, and environmental procedures
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Suggesting practical improvements or efficiencies to enhance service delivery
What We’re Looking For:
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NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification
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Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture, preferably on housing estates, parks, or local authority contracts
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Supervisory experience or ability to coordinate a small team of operatives
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Knowledge of plant species, turf management, and weed control
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Familiarity with digital work management or scheduling systems
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Ability to work independently and take initiative
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Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
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Flexibility and reliability to adapt to seasonal work patterns and outdoor environments
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Desirable qualifications / skills: PA1/PA6 spraying, LANTRA/NPTC machinery certifications, First Aid, Health & Safety awareness, and environmental/waste handling knowledge.
Interview Process:
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Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place on the 29th July 2026 at our HMS Stonebridge Office.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
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Right to work verification
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Qualification certificate check
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2x Completed references
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OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
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Enhanced DBS check
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Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
