Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Details

Salary: £26,589.45 per annum

Location:

Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time
Proposed Interview Date: W/C 9th March

• Maintain all grassed areas, hedges, and shrub beds to the recognised standard using powered hand tools and ride‑on mowers.
• Undertake plant protection product application, garden clearances, watercourse management and equipment maintenance as required.
• Liaise with the Senior Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure work schedules are up to date and adjusted accordingly.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile.

• A recognised Horticultural qualification level 2 or 3 (City and Guilds) or equivalent.
• Holds a Front Loader qualification and NPTC Units NPTC PA1 + PA6, would be advantageous.
• Full, current, valid driving licence with B + E Trailer entitlement or equivalent.

• Relevant experience and knowledge in all types of grounds maintenance (green space) work.
• Relevant experience of working with powered hand tools (Brush cutters, hedge cutters, blowers) and ride‑on mowers.
• Experience of working in extreme temperatures and conditions due to seasonal weather conditions.

• Able to work as part of a team and also able to work independently without the need for close supervision.
• Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to liaise with various audiences.
• Ability to use a mobile device (mobile phone/tablet) to manage workload, send and receive emails, access apps and MS Teams for meetings / training.

Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

• Working Hours - 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 15.00pm, Friday 7.00am to 14.00pm)
• Holidays - 23 days (after each full year of service holiday entitlement will increase by 1 day each year up to 28 days) plus all Public and Bank Holidays
• Aviva Workplace Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare via BUPA and Medicash cashback scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme