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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job details
Posting date: 02 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: Helensburgh, G84 8HL
Company: Compass Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 209492

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Summary

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Helensburgh
Pay: £15.03 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you hands-on, hardworking, and enjoy working outdoors? We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our growing team and help keep our grounds clean, safe, and looking their best all year round.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Maintaining lawns, hedges, shrubs, and flower beds
  • Carrying out grass cutting, weeding, and litter picking
  • Operating tools and machinery safely
  • Supporting seasonal activities such as planting, leaf clearance, gritting, and snow clearing
  • Working to high standards while following health & safety requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Grounds maintenance or landscaping experience (preferred)
  • A positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Full UK driving licence (desirable)
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Flexibility for early starts, seasonal overtime, and winter on-call duties

What We Offer

  • Full training and development
  • Supportive team environment
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • Opportunities for progression

Join us and take pride in creating outdoor spaces everyone can enjoy. Apply today!

We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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