General Grounds & Cleansing Operative
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2025 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8LL |
| Company: | Idverde |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21901_1764066559 |
Summary
General Grounds & Cleansing Operative
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Contract type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £12.78
Working hours: Full time - 40 hours - 07:00 AM - 15:30 PM
About the role
Are you seeking a new opportunity to work with a motivated team? Are you dedicated to ensuring the high standards and cleanliness of your local community's environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a General Grounds and Cleansing Operative for Trowbridge West. The successful candidate will assist in a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to grounds maintenance work, street cleansing, bin instalment and removal, traffic management, graffiti removal and litter picking.
Requirements
Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
Benefits
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Contract type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £12.78
Working hours: Full time - 40 hours - 07:00 AM - 15:30 PM
About the role
Are you seeking a new opportunity to work with a motivated team? Are you dedicated to ensuring the high standards and cleanliness of your local community's environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a General Grounds and Cleansing Operative for Trowbridge West. The successful candidate will assist in a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to grounds maintenance work, street cleansing, bin instalment and removal, traffic management, graffiti removal and litter picking.
Requirements
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance or street cleansing.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Certification for chainsaws (CS30/Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting, CS31/Felling Small Trees), pesticide spraying (PA1/PA6), and traffic management (12D (M1/M1) would be highly advantageous, however, training will be provided if needed to the right candidate.
- Willingness to learn and work well in a team, with a proactive nature.
- A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures.
- A full valid UK driving licence is essential.
Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
- We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
- Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
- We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
- Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
- Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances.
- Colleague of the month and annual awards.
- Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
- Comprehensive resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
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