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:
* Carry out grass cutting, strimming, weeding and general horticultural works
* Maintain and plant shrubs, trees and bedding displays
* Safely operate and maintain tools, plant and machinery
* Complete routine vehicle, equipment and site safety checks
* Identify and report health & safety hazards or estate issues
* Prepare accurate records, reports and inspections as required
* Provide a friendly, professional service to residents and stakeholders
* 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
* Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening work
* Understanding of health & safety in a working environment
* NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent) and English/Literacy qualification
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding role year‑round
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Pride in delivering work to a high standard
Desirable
* NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or similar
* Experience using machinery (mowers, hedge cutters, brash cutters)
* PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
* Experience of working in social housing
* 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:
27 days holiday + bank holidays
Professional membership fees paid
Company sick pay scheme
Workplace pension with death in service benefit
Medicash health plan (including dental & optical)
Cycle to work scheme
Rewards & recognition programme
On-site parking
Employee assistance programme
Family-friendly policies
📅 Key Dates:
Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd of September 2026 at Midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th of September 2026 and Wednesday 30th of September 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
Salary description
£27976.00 - £27976.00 per year