Gardener Grounds Maintenance Operative

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen – Grounds Maintenance Operative

Citizen is one of the UK's most trusted social housing providers, owning and managing 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands.

Position: Gardeners – Grounds Maintenance Operatives
Salary: £24,897 per annum
Location: Birmingham
Requirements: Must be able to drive a manual company vehicle.

• Grass cutting
• Removal and disposal of green waste
• Hedge and bush reduction and shaping
• Strimming
• Weed management
• Shrub maintenance, pruning and planting
• Litter picking
• Maintenance of hard standing areas

• PA1 & PA6 spraying licence
• Banksman training
• Licence to drive a trailer

You’ll work as part of a team to deliver grounds maintenance using equipment such as ride‑on mowers, pedestrian mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers, and blowers. Each estate has a set plan to help ensure high standards across all areas.

• Innovative Environment:
  Be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

• Annual Leave:
  Starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme – Option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% with Citizen matching
• Competitive Salary
• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programmes
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible working hours and generous leave policies
• Employee Development:
  Access to training programmes and career development resources

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process.

Post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Friday 16th January 2026

Wednesday 21st January 2026

Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at