Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2LW |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JR28649_1770822687 |
Summary
Grounds Maintenance Operative: Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £12.30 per hour plus Veolia benefits and company pension
Hours: 37 hours weekly between:
07:00 - 15:00 Monday to Thursday.
07:00 - 14:30 Fridays
Location: Solihull, B91 2LW, Moat lane depot
Fixed Term Contract:
Start: March 16th or 23rd 2026 End date: 30th October 2026
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 20 days of annual leave
- Access to our company/people's pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
- Maintain and enhance public spaces through comprehensive grounds care, including lawn maintenance, planting, landscape upkeep, and litter removal, while ensuring safety and cleanliness.
- Various tasks including but are not limited to, grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, bin servicing, litter picking, as well as shrub and flower bed maintenance and more.
- Conduct daily inspections using vehicle check books, equipment check books, and HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) books, adhering to guidelines in theDriver/Operator handbook to ensure safety and compliance.
- Ensure that each day all completed work is detailed on your daily worksheet/tablet.
- Complying with all traffic laws and legislation in relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads.
- Conform with all applicable site rules when offloading at disposal sites.
- Conform with all depot site rules and procedures.
- Carry out any other duties that may be required as directed by your line manager.
What we're looking for;
Essential:
- Good knowledge of health and safety.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in an outdoor environment.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Instructional compliance: Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Communication: Able to communicate effectively with team members,supervisors and members of the public.
Desirable:
- Prior Grounds maintenance experience.
- A full, valid UK driving licence
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.