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Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,726.13 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Location: | Telford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Housing Plus Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | wrekinhousinggroup/TP/7613/512 |
Summary
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week (Seasonally Adjusted Hours – 40 Hours per week over 5 days April – September & 32 Hours per week over 4 days October – March)
Salary: £25,726.13 per annum
Location: Telford
The Role:
We are looking for an individual who can undertake high quality grounds maintenance and landscaping duties across the Group’s portfolio of properties. Using a wide range of machines and tools to complete Grass Cutting, Pruning, Weeding and all other associated activates in a safe and professional manner.
What You will Need:
You will need to hold a full clean driving licence with the ability to drive a 35cwt pick up and you will have relevant horticultural knowledge and experience. The ability to work as part of a team is important as is a tactful approach to dealing with tenants with the ability to show empathy with the social aims and values of the organisation.
Holding a licence for pesticide application and the ability to tow trailers is also desirable.
You will be required to undertake a Basic DBS Check
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary
22 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Employer pension contribution of up to 14%
Enhanced maternity, shared parental, adoption leave
Career break policy
Additional payment for on call
Volunteering days
Café facilities
Free onsite parking at various locations
Life Assurance at 2 x annual salary
Cycle to Work Scheme
Long Service Awards
How to apply:
The closing date for applications is 28 April 2026, but we might close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you would like to join our team, please click the apply now button with an up-to-date CV.
If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact careers@hpg.org.uk
*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week (Seasonally Adjusted Hours – 40 Hours per week over 5 days April – September & 32 Hours per week over 4 days October – March)
Salary: £25,726.13 per annum
Location: Telford
The Role:
We are looking for an individual who can undertake high quality grounds maintenance and landscaping duties across the Group’s portfolio of properties. Using a wide range of machines and tools to complete Grass Cutting, Pruning, Weeding and all other associated activates in a safe and professional manner.
What You will Need:
You will need to hold a full clean driving licence with the ability to drive a 35cwt pick up and you will have relevant horticultural knowledge and experience. The ability to work as part of a team is important as is a tactful approach to dealing with tenants with the ability to show empathy with the social aims and values of the organisation.
Holding a licence for pesticide application and the ability to tow trailers is also desirable.
You will be required to undertake a Basic DBS Check
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary
22 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Employer pension contribution of up to 14%
Enhanced maternity, shared parental, adoption leave
Career break policy
Additional payment for on call
Volunteering days
Café facilities
Free onsite parking at various locations
Life Assurance at 2 x annual salary
Cycle to Work Scheme
Long Service Awards
How to apply:
The closing date for applications is 28 April 2026, but we might close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you would like to join our team, please click the apply now button with an up-to-date CV.
If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact careers@hpg.org.uk
*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.