GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE
Location: South Wimbledon (covering South London and North Surrey)
Salary: £28,000
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 06:30am - 3:30pm
ABOUT THE NET ZERO CAREERS ACCELERATOR (NZCA)
This opportunity is being supported by the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA),
a programme designed to connect individuals with sustainable, long-term
employment opportunities across environmental services, grounds maintenance,
landscaping, and the wider green economy.
Through NZCA, we support candidates throughout their journey into employment,
helping them access rewarding careers that contribute to greener, healthier
communities.
THE ROLE
An established environmental services employer is seeking a Grounds Maintenance
Operative to join its operational team based in South Wimbledon.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous grounds maintenance
experience who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high
standards, and is looking to develop a long-term career within the sector.
Working as part of a two-person team, you will travel to a variety of sites
including schools, hospitals, clinics, and other public facilities across South
London and North Surrey, carrying out a range of grounds maintenance duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on equipment
* Hedge cutting and shrub maintenance
* Weed control and vegetation management
* Tree maintenance and pruning activities
* Flower bed maintenance and seasonal planting
* Basic landscaping duties
* Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks
* Maintaining high standards of site presentation
* Following all Health & Safety procedures
* Providing professional service when working on client sites
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
ESSENTIAL
* Previous grounds maintenance experience
* Experience carrying out grass cutting and hedge cutting duties
* Full UK driving licence
* Confidence driving vans safely and responsibly
* Ability to arrive at the South Wimbledon depot by 06:25am each working day
* Reliable and punctual approach to work
* Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Good understanding of Health & Safety practices
* Strong work ethic and positive attitude
DESIRABLE
* Experience using a range of grounds maintenance machinery
* Landscaping experience
* PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
* Experience working on commercial or public sector contracts
WORKING PATTERN
* Monday to Friday
* 06:30am - 3:30pm
* Daily deployment from the South Wimbledon depot
* Travel to sites across South London and North Surrey
* Return to the depot at the end of each shift for unloading and team debrief
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
* Full-time permanent employment
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Opportunity to work across a variety of sites and environments
* Career progression within the environmental services sector
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to contribute to greener and better-maintained public spaces
If you have grounds maintenance experience, enjoy working outdoors, and are
looking to build a long-term career within the green economy, we'd love to hear
from you.