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Grounds Maintenance Operative - Kent

Job details
Posting date: 21 August 2025
Salary: £27,510 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 September 2025
Location: Erith, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to work with a Housing Trust based in South East London/Kent on a Permanent basis. The details of the job are below:

Hours: Full-time 36 hours 7.30am to 15.30pm Mon – Fri
Salary: £27,510 per year
Location: South East London/Kent - Erith

Must have full clean driving licence company van will be provided.

Job Role
Grounds Maintenance Operative – Keep Our Green Spaces Looking Great!
Love working outdoors? Enjoy getting your hands dirty and making things look their best? If you’ve got a passion for plants, a knack for neatness, and a good eye for detail, this could be the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team full-time on a permanent basis. You’ll be helping to keep estates clean, green, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and colleagues alike.

What your day might look like:
• Start with your scheduled grounds maintenance tasks—keeping everything tidy and on track.
• Get stuck into horticultural activities like planting seasonal beds, trimming hedges, turf care, weed control, and leaf clearing.
• Finish up by disposing of green waste responsibly, in line with company policy and environmental regulations.

What makes this role special:
You’ll be out and about in the fresh air, working across our estates to create spaces people love to live in. Whether it’s planting vibrant flower beds or keeping paths clear and safe, your work will be seen and appreciated every day.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team—and we’ll even provide a company van to help you get the job done.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Is happy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Has a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Has experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance.
• Knows how to safely use powered equipment like mowers and strimmers.

This role requires a Basic DBS check and a Full UK driving licence.

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