The Vacancy
Join Ocean Housing as a Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Stennack House, St Austell
Hours: 40 per week (Mon-Fri)
Salary: £27,976 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Do you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in keeping spaces looking their best, and want to make a real difference to local communities? We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our friendly and professional team, helping us maintain safe, attractive and welcoming neighbourhoods for our residents.
About the role:
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll deliver high-quality grounds maintenance across our communal estates. From grass cutting and shrub maintenance to planting and site checks, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our outdoor spaces well cared for all year round.
You’ll work both independently and as part of a team, engaging positively with residents, estate monitors and colleagues, while always working safely and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities:
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Carry out grass cutting, strimming, weeding and general horticultural works
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Maintain and plant shrubs, trees and bedding displays
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Safely operate and maintain tools, plant and machinery
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Complete routine vehicle, equipment and site safety checks
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Identify and report health & safety hazards or estate issues
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Prepare accurate records, reports and inspections as required
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Provide a friendly, professional service to residents and stakeholders
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Work flexibly across multiple sites, sometimes lone working
What we’re looking for:
You don’t need to meet every single requirement to apply – we’re keen to hear from people who are motivated, reliable and keen to learn.
Essential
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Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening work
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Understanding of health & safety in a working environment
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NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent) and English/Literacy qualification
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding role year-round
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Good communication and customer service skills
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Ability to work independently or as part of a team
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Pride in delivering work to a high standard
Desirable
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NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or similar
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Experience using machinery (mowers, hedge cutters, brash cutters)
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PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
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Experience of working in social housing
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Experience of towing trailers containing heavy mechanical equipment
What are our benefits?
We offer a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking work environment with fantastic benefits:
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27 days holiday + bank holidays
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Professional membership fees paid
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Company sick pay scheme
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Workplace pension with death in service benefit
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Home office work payment
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Medicash health plan (including dental & optical)
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Cycle to work scheme
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Rewards & recognition programme
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On-site parking
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Employee assistance programme
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Family-friendly policies
?? Key Dates:
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Closing Date: Sunday 19th of July 2026 at Midnight
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Interview Date: Wednesday 29th of July 2026 at Stennack House, St Austell
?? Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're committed to supporting communities and want a role full of purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Please be aware - we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications—so apply soon!
Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice ‘Choice Based Lettings’ scheme.
At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in.
