Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire (working across various sites throughout Oxfordshire)
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our knowledgeable and professional team. This is a permanent, full-time position offering an excellent rate of pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and earnings well above the industry average.
About the Role
Based in Woodstock, you will travel to a variety of sites across Oxfordshire as part of a two- or three-person team. The successful candidate will lead the team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest possible standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and organise the daily workload across multiple sites.
- Liaise professionally with clients and site representatives.
- Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services.
- Set up, operate, and maintain ride-on cylinder mowers and rotary mowers.
- Carry out general grounds maintenance duties, including:
- Hedge cutting
- Leaf collection
- Weed spraying
- Flower and shrub bed maintenance
- Grass cutting and general landscape upkeep
- Undertake additional grounds maintenance tasks as required.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance.
- Experience setting up and operating ride-on cylinder and rotary mowers.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to tow a trailer.
- Valid PA1/PA6 spraying licence (desirable ).
- DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead a small team.
Desirable Skills
- Additional horticultural or landscaping qualifications.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Excellent rate of pay, significantly above the industry average.
- Attractive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and respected team of specialist grounds maintenance professionals.
- Varied work across sites throughout Oxfordshire.
How to Apply
If you have the experience and commitment to delivering exceptional standards, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please apply in writing, including details of your previous work experience and relevant qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Grounds maintenance : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
