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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job details
Posting date: 24 February 2026
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 March 2026
Location: Exmouth, Devon, EX1 1JG
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: a1WNz000004Di2XMAS_1771939117

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Summary

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Exmouth & East Devon District | £13.69 per hour | Full-Time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join a recycling and environmental services team covering the East Devon District. Reporting into Exmouth, this is a hands-on, outdoor role supporting maintenance operations across multiple locations.

Key Duties

  • Grass cutting and strimming.

  • Hedge pruning.

  • Operate mechanical plant, tools, and vehicles, providing support across the district.

  • Digging, bedding, planting, and watering.

  • Hoeing and weeding.

Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence - essential.

  • Previous experience in a manual or outdoor maintenance role.

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • Physically fit with the ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting.

  • Reliable, flexible, and self-motivated approach to work.

What We Offer

  • Pay rate of £13.69 per hour.

  • Day shift working pattern: 07:30-16:30 Mon-Wed, 07:30-16:00 Thu-Fri.

  • Varied work across the East Devon District.

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.

Interested?

Apply online today to join a trusted environmental services team in East Devon.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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