Grounds Maintenance Operative/Gardener - South East London
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,510 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Lewisham, South East London |
| 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/Gardener to work with a Housing Trust based in South East London 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
Ideally must have full clean driving licence company van will be provided. But would accept applications without driving licence who have grounds maintenance/gardener experience
Job Role
Grounds Maintenance Operative – Help Keep Our Communities Green, Clean and Thriving
Love working outdoors? Enjoy making green spaces look their best? As a Grounds Maintenance Operative at our trust, you’ll be part of a hands-on team that keeps our estates looking great all year round. From parks and play areas to waterways and walkways, you’ll help create safe, welcoming environments for our residents and visitors.
This is a role where your hard work is seen and appreciated every day. You’ll be out and about, using your skills and equipment to maintain beautiful landscapes and contribute to a cleaner, greener community.
What you’ll do
• Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery
• Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers
• Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste
• Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance
• Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety
• Support tree maintenance teams and help keep waterways clean and clear
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform
What you’ll need
• Experience in grounds maintenance
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment
• Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices
• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent
• A current UK driving licence – But would accept applications without driving licence who have grounds maintenance/gardener experience
• Physically fit and ready for hands-on work
• Clear and polite communication skills
Hours: Full-time 36 hours 7.30am to 15.30pm Mon – Fri
Salary: £27,510 per year
Location: South East London
Ideally must have full clean driving licence company van will be provided. But would accept applications without driving licence who have grounds maintenance/gardener experience
Job Role
Grounds Maintenance Operative – Help Keep Our Communities Green, Clean and Thriving
Love working outdoors? Enjoy making green spaces look their best? As a Grounds Maintenance Operative at our trust, you’ll be part of a hands-on team that keeps our estates looking great all year round. From parks and play areas to waterways and walkways, you’ll help create safe, welcoming environments for our residents and visitors.
This is a role where your hard work is seen and appreciated every day. You’ll be out and about, using your skills and equipment to maintain beautiful landscapes and contribute to a cleaner, greener community.
What you’ll do
• Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery
• Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers
• Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste
• Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance
• Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety
• Support tree maintenance teams and help keep waterways clean and clear
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform
What you’ll need
• Experience in grounds maintenance
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment
• Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices
• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent
• A current UK driving licence – But would accept applications without driving licence who have grounds maintenance/gardener experience
• Physically fit and ready for hands-on work
• Clear and polite communication skills