Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
About Us
BGG Garden & Tree Care is a family-run business established in 1999. From our roots in the local community, we’ve grown to a team of 40+ skilled professionals delivering high-quality grounds maintenance, arboriculture, highway verge cutting, tree surgery, and site clearance services. Our clients include County Councils, parish councils, schools, commercial organisations, and private estates across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
With several major new contracts starting soon, we’re expanding our team and looking for motivated Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join us.
The Role
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll work as part of a professional team to deliver a wide range of grounds and landscaping services. You’ll ensure sites are maintained to the highest standards, equipment is used safely, and Health & Safety procedures are always followed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, and general landscaping
- Safe operation of mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers, and other equipment
- Planting shrubs, trees, and seasonal flowers; stump grinding where required
- Litter picking, debris removal, siding out footpaths, and moss clearance
- Reporting site issues or improvement opportunities to supervisors
- Working efficiently with colleagues to deliver work on time and to specification
About You
We’re looking for people who take pride in their work and enjoy being outdoors in all seasons.
Essential:
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or tree work
- Competent in using powered equipment (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers, chainsaws)
- Strong teamwork, communication, and timekeeping skills
- Physically fit and comfortable working in varied weather conditions
Desirable:
- Relevant industry qualifications (training can be provided)
- Full UK Driving Licence
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Career development and training pathways
- Modern equipment and a supportive working environment
- Job security with long-term contracts
- Company uniform and PPE provided
- Free on-site parking
Why Join BGG?
At BGG, we value reliability, professionalism, and teamwork. As a family-run business, we’re proud of our supportive culture and commitment to developing our people. Many of our team have grown their careers with us — and with new contracts secured, there’s never been a better time to join.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a growing company with strong local roots, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today quoting reference BGG Grounds Maintenance Job.
BGG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Groundcare or Ground maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
