Grounds Operative
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,271 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chatham, ME4 4LL |
| Company: | MHS Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 111 |
Summary
Job Advert
Make a Difference in Your Community
We’re looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Grounds Operative to join our Estate Services team. In this hands-on role,
you’ll help keep our neighbourhoods safe, clean, and pleasant places to live. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in
maintaining green spaces, and want to be part of a team delivering excellent service, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive and friendly team
* Training provided to help you develop your skills
* Opportunities to make a visible impact in the local community
* Outdoor, active work with variety every day
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Grounds Operative, you will:
* Carry out grass cutting using powered machinery, mechanical tools, and manual equipment
* Maintain shrub and flower beds and support soft landscaping improvements
* Repair damaged or worn grassed areas, including ground preparation, seeding, and turf laying
* Deliver garden maintenance and clearance work in line with planned schedules
* Undertake weed-spraying operations and use mechanical equipment to clear debris
* Carry out tree-related tasks including pruning and lopping where required
* Support caretaking, empty homes clearance, and garden clearances when needed
* Assist with salting and snow-clearing duties during winter
* Attend health & safety and job-related training
* Respond to emergency situations when required
What We’re Looking For
Essential experience and skills:
* Previous experience in grounds work or grounds maintenance
* Strong teamwork skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude
* Good communication skills with both colleagues and residents
* Ability to use handheld devices (smartphone) for updates and reporting
* Willingness to participate in weekend rota duties
* A proactive approach and the ability to see the bigger picture in delivering great service
* Hold a valid UK driving licence
We offer:
* A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
* Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
* A great team of colleagues to work with
* Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
* Enhanced family leave policies
* A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
* A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that’s accessible and inclusive
* Free parking and disabled parking
* Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset
We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the
job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate
they can do the job.
At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of
opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital
status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the
shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done
based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling
us about your skills and experience.
Make a Difference in Your Community
We’re looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Grounds Operative to join our Estate Services team. In this hands-on role,
you’ll help keep our neighbourhoods safe, clean, and pleasant places to live. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in
maintaining green spaces, and want to be part of a team delivering excellent service, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive and friendly team
* Training provided to help you develop your skills
* Opportunities to make a visible impact in the local community
* Outdoor, active work with variety every day
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Grounds Operative, you will:
* Carry out grass cutting using powered machinery, mechanical tools, and manual equipment
* Maintain shrub and flower beds and support soft landscaping improvements
* Repair damaged or worn grassed areas, including ground preparation, seeding, and turf laying
* Deliver garden maintenance and clearance work in line with planned schedules
* Undertake weed-spraying operations and use mechanical equipment to clear debris
* Carry out tree-related tasks including pruning and lopping where required
* Support caretaking, empty homes clearance, and garden clearances when needed
* Assist with salting and snow-clearing duties during winter
* Attend health & safety and job-related training
* Respond to emergency situations when required
What We’re Looking For
Essential experience and skills:
* Previous experience in grounds work or grounds maintenance
* Strong teamwork skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude
* Good communication skills with both colleagues and residents
* Ability to use handheld devices (smartphone) for updates and reporting
* Willingness to participate in weekend rota duties
* A proactive approach and the ability to see the bigger picture in delivering great service
* Hold a valid UK driving licence
We offer:
* A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
* Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
* A great team of colleagues to work with
* Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
* Enhanced family leave policies
* A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
* A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that’s accessible and inclusive
* Free parking and disabled parking
* Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset
We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the
job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate
they can do the job.
At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of
opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital
status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the
shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done
based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling
us about your skills and experience.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.