We are looking for a skilled and customer‑focused Greenspace Operative to join HMS, part of the Torus Group. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, efficient and responsive grounds and environmental maintenance service across our communities. Working across the North West region, you’ll carry out a wide range of horticultural, grounds maintenance and environmental tasks while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, safety and customer care.This is a hands-on, outdoor role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in high standards, and has a strong customer-focused approach. This role requires travel across all sites in Liverpool, St Helens, and Warrington.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance including grass cutting, pruning, strimming, weeding, spraying, litter picking and general horticultural tasks.
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Undertake wider environmental maintenance such as fly‑tipping removal, leaf collection, tree removal, winter gritting, groundworks, excavations, landscaping and planting.
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Operate and maintain ride‑on mowers, pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, spraying equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently.
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Plan and organise your workload effectively, making best use of time, plant, transport and materials to meet priority response times.
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Work within a scheduled appointment system, liaising directly with customers and colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of works.
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Diagnose issues, carry out pre‑measuring and determine maintenance requirements in line with contractual guidelines.
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Use IT and mobile devices to receive instructions, complete work orders, evidence works and order materials.
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Ensure accurate completion of all documentation and system updates, including legislative and professional requirements.
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Drive and maintain a company vehicle, stock and equipment responsibly.
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Manage materials efficiently, minimising waste and delays.
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Comply fully with Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work and all statutory safety precautions.
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Participate in training, development and competency programmes.
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Work collaboratively with schedulers, planners, customer liaison officers, other HMS teams and contractors.
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Carry out other environmental duties as required and support continuous improvement of service delivery.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or similar
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Strong customer focus and good communication skills
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Flexible and proactive approach to work
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Experience of arboriculture or related environmental works
What We Offer:
HMS offers a great benefits package designed to support you on and off the job. You can view our full employee benefits pack on our website to see everything available across the Torus Group. Please see below an overview of our key employee benefits:
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Company van & fuel card – reliable van and fuel card to keep you moving across jobs.
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Generous annual leave – 24 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 28.
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Family support – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
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Financial flexibility – Aviva pension and Wagestream for instant access to part of your pay.
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Travel & transport perks – lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays and more.
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Continuous learning – e‑learning, workshops and support for professional qualifications.
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Recognition & wellbeing – reward schemes, volunteering, enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
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Flexible working – agile working that supports your needs on and off the job.
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Comfortable workspaces – good offices, strong transport links, employee assistance and occupational health support.
Interview Process:
Candidates will be invited to in‑person interviews which will include a competency‑based interview. Interviews will take place at our HMS Stonebridge Office on 29th July 2026.
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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DBS check (if required for role)
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Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&Cs
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
