Grounds Maintenance Operative

Posting date:	02 December 2025
Salary:	£25,068 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 January 2026
Location:	DH9 7YE
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Karbon Homes
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	RQ00001578-60897

Summary

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Grounds Maintenance Operative

We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the role of Grounds Maintenance Operative. Working outdoors in all weathers using a broad range of horticultural and arboricultural equipment across Karbon to keep our customers' neighbourhoods well maintained.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Operative to join and support our Grounds Maintenance team in providing an already excellent service, delivered to our customers in a way that that promotes high levels of customer focus, performance, safety, and quality, with a strong emphasis on innovation, forward thinking and continuous improvement.

You'll operate and be responsible for a variety of ride on and other horticultural equipment and drive an allocated Karbon vehicle. With relevant experience in a similar role, you'll have a strong commitment to and knowledge of health and safety, quality service delivery and a high level of customer care and be able to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative. Ride on Mower experience and accreditation in particular would be advantageous.

Our Grounds Maintenance Operatives are responsible for the upkeep of Karbon sites and external contracts across the entire Karbon footprint. We work in any and all weathers using a variety of horticultural and arboricultural plant and equipment to provide a service incorporating cyclical maintenance, garden clearances, grass cutting, fly tipping and waste removal and associated works as directed by the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative.

A full UK Driving licence is essential.

About you

We're looking for a candidate with a strong drive and initiative, who is committed to continuous improvement, and has a resilient outlook.

You should have a good working knowledge of a modern ground maintenance service and the challenges it faces with experience of improving and maintaining areas.

You'll be able to follow instructions and interpret site maps whilst also being able to think on your feet.

Experience of Ride on Mower operation would be an advantage as would experience of pesticide application and using a PDA.

This must all be combined with a strong commitment to teamwork and delivering excellent customer service and continued learning and development.

Working With us

The successful candidates will work in our Grounds Maintenance team led by the Grounds Maintenance Team Leaders If you require further information about the role, please contact Will Rickerby at will.rickerby@karbonhomes.co.uk adam.birks@karbonhomes.co.uk

Key Details

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Grounds Maintenance Operative - Permanent Role
  
  • Salary is £25,068 per annum
    
    • Location: Teesside
      
      • 37 Hours per week: Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 15:00, Friday - 07:00 - 14:30
        

        We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

        The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

        Why Join Us?

        We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

        • 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
          
          • Birthday leave
            
            • Occupational pension
              
              • Health cash plan
                
                • Flexible benefits pot
                  
                  • Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
                    

                    Ready to Apply?

                    If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:- https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

                    We love seeing the real you in your application. It's fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting-but your CV and cover letter should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input

                    Key dates

                    Closing date for applications

                    Sunday 14 December 2025.

                    We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications-so don't wait too long to apply!

                    Interview date

                    TBC.

                    We're Inclusive

                    We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
                    Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

                    A Note for Recruitment Agencies

                    We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding-we've got this covered!