Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swift Temps Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SS2026 |
Summary
Grounds Maintenance Operative- Grass Cutting Operative– Barnsley
Location: Barnsley, S71
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours : 06:30 to 14:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:30 to 14:00 (Friday)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Local Authority – Ongoing Assignment-Seasonal
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative’s to join our clients team in maintaining and enhancing outdoor environments. This role involves working across various sites to ensure landscapes are well-kept, safe, and visually appealing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and practical skills in landscape maintenance, with the ability to operate a range of tools and machinery. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in outdoor work, gardening, and environmental upkeep.
Key Responsibilities:
• Driving vehicle with or without trailers, ride-ons and the use of machines and mechanical, powered or manually operated pedestrian or hand held equipment carrying out daily checks as required reporting any faults to Management.
• Duties to include grass cutting with petrol powered machinery including strimmer’s, pedestrian mowers and stander mowers along with general grounds maintenance activities. Must hold a valid UK driving license with category B entitlement
• Carry out grounds maintenance tasks such as strimming, litter picking, and general upkeep of public spaces
• Support street cleansing duties as needed
• Work efficiently outdoors in various weather conditions
• To be customer focused and deal with exchanges of information in a polite, courteous and positive manner responding where possible to minor requests for service and where necessary report problems to line manager
Requirements:
• Full UK driving license (Category B)
• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment
• Good timekeeping and a strong work ethic
• Comfortable with manual outdoor work in all weathers
CLICK TO APPLY !! please submit your up-to-date CV and contact Alison Owens at our Swift Temps Ltd Bradford office on 01274 505825 alison@sifttemps.co.uk
This position is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd – Industrial Recruitment Division, who operate as an employment business.
Location: Barnsley, S71
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours : 06:30 to 14:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:30 to 14:00 (Friday)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Local Authority – Ongoing Assignment-Seasonal
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative’s to join our clients team in maintaining and enhancing outdoor environments. This role involves working across various sites to ensure landscapes are well-kept, safe, and visually appealing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and practical skills in landscape maintenance, with the ability to operate a range of tools and machinery. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in outdoor work, gardening, and environmental upkeep.
Key Responsibilities:
• Driving vehicle with or without trailers, ride-ons and the use of machines and mechanical, powered or manually operated pedestrian or hand held equipment carrying out daily checks as required reporting any faults to Management.
• Duties to include grass cutting with petrol powered machinery including strimmer’s, pedestrian mowers and stander mowers along with general grounds maintenance activities. Must hold a valid UK driving license with category B entitlement
• Carry out grounds maintenance tasks such as strimming, litter picking, and general upkeep of public spaces
• Support street cleansing duties as needed
• Work efficiently outdoors in various weather conditions
• To be customer focused and deal with exchanges of information in a polite, courteous and positive manner responding where possible to minor requests for service and where necessary report problems to line manager
Requirements:
• Full UK driving license (Category B)
• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment
• Good timekeeping and a strong work ethic
• Comfortable with manual outdoor work in all weathers
CLICK TO APPLY !! please submit your up-to-date CV and contact Alison Owens at our Swift Temps Ltd Bradford office on 01274 505825 alison@sifttemps.co.uk
This position is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd – Industrial Recruitment Division, who operate as an employment business.