Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.0 to £17.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13-17 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0TD |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4716255_1755175851 |
Summary
Your new company
We are seeking a reliable and hard-working Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a leading social housing contractor, maintaining outdoor spaces across social housing estates.
Your new role
- Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers
- Hedge trimming, pruning shrubs, and seasonal planting
- Litter picking and general site tidiness
- Weed control (manual and chemical, if licenced)
- Reporting hazards, fly-tipping, or maintenance issues
- Working independently or as part of a small team
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and on schedule
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
- Full UK driving licence
- Spraying licence (PA1/PA6) desirable but not required
What you'll get in return
You will get a seasonal temp contract with leading contractor which could lead to further work.
What you need to do now
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