Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.50 to £14.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1AF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -022026-18176_1770655582 |
Summary
The Best Connection are currently seeking Grounds Maintenance Operatives for our well established client that provideS landscape maintenance and soft landscaping services to local authorities across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and Kent serving commercial, public and private sectors.
Location: Sevenoaks
Industry: Agriculture
Hours: 07:00-16:00
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday
Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance Operative:
- Carry out grass cutting using strimmers, pedestrian mowers, and ride-on mowers with trailers (full training provided)
- Maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of all sites
- Operate, maintain, and care for vehicles and equipment
- Perform hedge cutting, shrub and border maintenance, pruning, and leaf clearance
- Undertake landscaping and environmental improvement works, including turfing, seeding, and planting
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety regulations and company policies
Requirements of the Grounds Maintenance Operative:
- Ideally looking for gardening/landscaping experience
- Full UK driving licence to get to site
- Experience with ride-on mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters is an advantage but not essential
- Competent and confident in towing a trailer is an advantage
- Health and safety awareness through training and experience
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions
- Comfortable with manual work in all weather conditions
Please apply for the role here and a consultant will contact you ASAP.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.