Grounds Maintenance assistant
Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required and you must have a car.
Join Our Team as a Grounds Maintenance assistant
Do you thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment? If so, we’d love you to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance assistant working across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
At J Kelly Gardening & Landscaping, our purpose is to create a healthier, safer, and more beautiful environment for our communities. We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every team member is empowered to succeed. We value passion, respect, integrity, expertise, and the unique perspectives that each individual brings to our business.
This role involves working on both domestic and commercial gardens, carrying out a variety of gardening and grounds maintenance tasks. There will also be opportunities to work alongside our landscaping team, allowing you to develop new skills and learn additional trades.
Key Responsibilities
As a Grounds Maintenance assistant, you will:
- Carry out and a wide range of gardening tasks including:
- Grass cutting and lawn maintenance
- Hedge trimming and pruning
- Weeding and planting
- Leaf and debris removal
- Border maintenance and mulching
- Seasonal planting and garden care
- Plan and organise daily workloads, ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures
- Carry out site inspections and identify additional maintenance needs or client requests
- Monitor tools, equipment, and materials in your vehicle and report stock needs to the Contract Manager
- Occasionally work alongside the landscaping team on installation projects
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, or landscaping
- Full UK driving licence (required)
- Good knowledge of gardening equipment and safe working practices
- Strong communication
- Good organisational and time management abilities
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- A positive attitude and passion for maintaining outdoor spaces
- Commitment to health & safety and company procedures
What’s in It for You?
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Weekend and Bank Holiday overtime opportunities
- Competitive pay and tailored benefits package
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive working environment
- The chance to lead a motivated team and make a real impact in local communities
- Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance
- Ongoing training and support to help you succeed as a team leader
- Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Experience:
- Gardening: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
