Greenspace Operative - Skilled
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,213.00 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L11 0EL |
| Company: | Torus Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 842 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are looking for a Skilled Greenspace Operative to join our Environmental Services team on a permanent basis. This is a
hands-on, supervisory role responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and usability of communal and public spaces
across housing and non-housing estates. You will also support and mentor a small team of Horticultural Operatives, ensuring tasks
are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while following all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Working Hours:
Due to the seasonal nature of the work, hours vary throughout the year:
* 22/02/2026 – 01/11/2026: 41 hours per week (36 weeks)
* 02/11/2026 – 28/12/2026: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
* 29/12/2026 – 23/02/2027: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Carrying out routine and seasonal horticultural tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, planting,
mulching, and leaf clearance
* Undertaking soft landscaping projects, such as turfing, seeding, shrub and flower planting, soil preparation, and minor
landscaping
* Operating and maintaining ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, spraying equipment, and hand tools safely and
efficiently
* Supporting winter maintenance operations, including gritting, snow clearance, leaf clearance, and pathway upkeep
* Undertaking litter picking, bin emptying, and environmental cleaning to ensure communal areas are safe and tidy
* Supervising and mentoring a small team of Horticultural Operatives
* Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting any issues
* Recording completed work accurately using mobile devices or job sheets
* Liaising courteously with residents, clients, and colleagues
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, PUWER, and environmental procedures
* Suggesting practical improvements or efficiencies to enhance service delivery
What We’re Looking For:
* NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification
* Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture, preferably on housing estates, parks, or local authority
contracts
* Supervisory experience or ability to coordinate a small team of operatives
* Knowledge of plant species, turf management, and weed control
* Familiarity with digital work management or scheduling systems
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
* Flexibility and reliability to adapt to seasonal work patterns and outdoor environments
* Desirable qualifications / skills: PA1/PA6 spraying, LANTRA/NPTC machinery certifications, First Aid, Health & Safety
awareness, and environmental/waste handling knowledge.
Interview Process:
* Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place on the 3rd,
4th and 5th March at our HMS Stonebridge Office.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* 2x Completed references
* OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
* Enhanced DBS check
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
We are looking for a Skilled Greenspace Operative to join our Environmental Services team on a permanent basis. This is a
hands-on, supervisory role responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and usability of communal and public spaces
across housing and non-housing estates. You will also support and mentor a small team of Horticultural Operatives, ensuring tasks
are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while following all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Working Hours:
Due to the seasonal nature of the work, hours vary throughout the year:
* 22/02/2026 – 01/11/2026: 41 hours per week (36 weeks)
* 02/11/2026 – 28/12/2026: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
* 29/12/2026 – 23/02/2027: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Carrying out routine and seasonal horticultural tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, planting,
mulching, and leaf clearance
* Undertaking soft landscaping projects, such as turfing, seeding, shrub and flower planting, soil preparation, and minor
landscaping
* Operating and maintaining ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, spraying equipment, and hand tools safely and
efficiently
* Supporting winter maintenance operations, including gritting, snow clearance, leaf clearance, and pathway upkeep
* Undertaking litter picking, bin emptying, and environmental cleaning to ensure communal areas are safe and tidy
* Supervising and mentoring a small team of Horticultural Operatives
* Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting any issues
* Recording completed work accurately using mobile devices or job sheets
* Liaising courteously with residents, clients, and colleagues
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, PUWER, and environmental procedures
* Suggesting practical improvements or efficiencies to enhance service delivery
What We’re Looking For:
* NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification
* Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture, preferably on housing estates, parks, or local authority
contracts
* Supervisory experience or ability to coordinate a small team of operatives
* Knowledge of plant species, turf management, and weed control
* Familiarity with digital work management or scheduling systems
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
* Flexibility and reliability to adapt to seasonal work patterns and outdoor environments
* Desirable qualifications / skills: PA1/PA6 spraying, LANTRA/NPTC machinery certifications, First Aid, Health & Safety
awareness, and environmental/waste handling knowledge.
Interview Process:
* Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place on the 3rd,
4th and 5th March at our HMS Stonebridge Office.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* 2x Completed references
* OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
* Enhanced DBS check
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.