Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,937.60 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Housing Plus Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | HPG/TP/9279/440 |
Summary
About the role: To assist with the delivery of basic repairs and housekeeping services and provide support with the delivery of the grounds maintenance service & provide other general assistance as instructed.
What you’ll do:
As a grounds maintenance operative you will be reasonable for the following:
To undertake collection/Delivery of materials, plant & equipment from suppliers to sites
To undertake collection/Delivery of materials, in support of operatives.
To unload, store and stack materials that are delivered to sites.
Ensuring all associated documentation is effectively and efficiently completed and accounted for
To tidy up the work area during and after the job.
Keeping to and updating schedules that document what needs to be completed and the order in which each task needs to be completed & detail how many hours have been worked
Carry out general labouring duties including, but not limited to, small works, building fabric repairs and general building maintenance tasks
To use hand power tools for building fabric repairs and small works
Carry out labouring duties in support of cleaning services across sheltered and general needs housing.
To report any additional items or defects encountered during the course of day-to-day work to the appropriate person(s).
To undertake general grounds maintenance and gardening services duties to include:-
Grass cutting
Gutter cleaning
Domestic Painting
Gulley cleaning
Fencing
Slab repair
Hedge trimming
Flower bed maintenance
Weeding
Fertilizing plants and grass
Ensuring that all sites are kept clean and tidy and free of litter
What we’re looking for:
Experience of simple grounds keeping
Understanding of Health and Safety Issues
Ability to undertake a patient approach with work situations
Ability to complete assignments and take tasks through to completion
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Values diversity and shares commitment to equal opportunities
Flexible in working approach
Takes ownership of tasks
Commitment to safe working practice
Prepared to challenge oneself and try new things
Able to work on ones own as well as being integral to the team
This post does require the post-holder to carry out duties of physical nature other than light lifting. These could include one or more of the following, Working at heights and lone working.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
How to apply
Please hit the Apply Now button to apply online with your up-to-date CV.
If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email careers@hpg.org.uk
Closing date: - Monday 9th February 2026
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
What you’ll do:
As a grounds maintenance operative you will be reasonable for the following:
To undertake collection/Delivery of materials, plant & equipment from suppliers to sites
To undertake collection/Delivery of materials, in support of operatives.
To unload, store and stack materials that are delivered to sites.
Ensuring all associated documentation is effectively and efficiently completed and accounted for
To tidy up the work area during and after the job.
Keeping to and updating schedules that document what needs to be completed and the order in which each task needs to be completed & detail how many hours have been worked
Carry out general labouring duties including, but not limited to, small works, building fabric repairs and general building maintenance tasks
To use hand power tools for building fabric repairs and small works
Carry out labouring duties in support of cleaning services across sheltered and general needs housing.
To report any additional items or defects encountered during the course of day-to-day work to the appropriate person(s).
To undertake general grounds maintenance and gardening services duties to include:-
Grass cutting
Gutter cleaning
Domestic Painting
Gulley cleaning
Fencing
Slab repair
Hedge trimming
Flower bed maintenance
Weeding
Fertilizing plants and grass
Ensuring that all sites are kept clean and tidy and free of litter
What we’re looking for:
Experience of simple grounds keeping
Understanding of Health and Safety Issues
Ability to undertake a patient approach with work situations
Ability to complete assignments and take tasks through to completion
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Values diversity and shares commitment to equal opportunities
Flexible in working approach
Takes ownership of tasks
Commitment to safe working practice
Prepared to challenge oneself and try new things
Able to work on ones own as well as being integral to the team
This post does require the post-holder to carry out duties of physical nature other than light lifting. These could include one or more of the following, Working at heights and lone working.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
How to apply
Please hit the Apply Now button to apply online with your up-to-date CV.
If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email careers@hpg.org.uk
Closing date: - Monday 9th February 2026
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.