Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 to £17.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13 per Hour + Holiday Entitlement |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1AA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4786928_1776069226 |
Summary
Grounds Maintenance Operative (Part-Time)
Location: Sudbury
Hours: 2 days per week, 07:00-16:30
Contract: 2 months initially, with potential extension and possible permanent role
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team, working across commercial sites in the Sudbury area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong practical skills and a passion for maintaining high quality outdoor spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Hedge cutting and shaping
- Pruning shrubs, plants, and small trees
- Planting flowers, shrubs, and seasonal displays
- Grass cutting using a range of machinery
- General upkeep of commercial outdoor areas
Requirements
- Previous experience in a grounds maintenance or similar outdoor horticultural role
- A full UK driving licence
- The ability to travel to and from Sudbury independently
- Good understanding of horticultural practices and safe use of equipment
- A reliable, proactive, and hardworking approach
- DBS Required
What We offer
- Consistent part time hours (2 days per week)
- Opportunity for the role to be extended or made permanent based on performance
- Supportive team environment
- Varied outdoor work across commercial sites
What you need to do now
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