Grounds maintenance Operative

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, strimming, leaf blowing and collection and Tree Maintenance.
• General gardening: weeding, watering, mulching, Mowing grasses
• Winter road maintenance: gritting and snow clearance
• Sports pitch marking and maintenance
• Hedge cutting and tree-related work
• Routine maintenance of grounds equipment (mowers, strimmers, vehicles, gritters, etc.)
• Hard landscaping and reactive grounds tasks
• Participation in the winter on‑call rota

Essential Requirements

• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round
• A responsible, safety-conscious mindset
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Mechanical knowledge of grounds equipment
• Horticultural knowledge, including plant identification
• Minimum 3 years' experience in grounds maintenance or a similar role
• Relevant horticulture qualification (NVQ or RHS)
• Cross cutting – chainsaw maintenance, Felling and operator certificates
• Experience in turf maintenance

Desirable:

• Any experience Arboriculture – or Tree surgeon - Desirable and Pesticide qualifications: PA1, PA6 (PA2 an advantage).
• Basic IT and administrative skills

Security Clearance:

MOD security clearance is required and will be funded by Mitie. Spent convictions are not automatically a barrier to clearance.

Benefits

• Fully funded training and professional development
• Flexible working options
• Paid overtime and on‑call opportunities
• Pension and investment schemes
• Life insurance
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee outlets
• Free onsite parking
• Free onsite gym membership
• Free workwear and PPE
• MiDeals discounts across 850+ retailers
• Virtual GP access and financial wellbeing support
• Customisable benefits via the Choices platform
• Recognition through the Mitie Stars awards programme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Corsham

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English