Ground Helper
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Filton, Bristol |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 154662 |
Summary
Ground Helper
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Bristol, BS34 7QS
Hours of work: 40
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 15:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.45
Do you have a passion for working outdoors and helping to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy being hands-on and working as part of a supportive team?
As a Ground Helper, you will play an important role in maintaining the company’s outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring the grounds are clean, safe, and presentable for customers, colleagues, and visitors.
You will support day-to-day grounds maintenance activities and help deliver a consistent, high-quality service.
The Role
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all grounds, paths, pavements, and entrances
Clear litter, weeds, brush, and debris daily
Water flowers, plants, lawns, and turf areas as required
Support general gardening tasks such as weeding, trimming, mulching, planting, and edging
Assist with mowing, fertilising, seeding, and maintaining healthy grass areas
Remove dirt from pavements and driveways
Support special landscaping or planting projects when required
Take care of groundskeeping tools, equipment, and supplies
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety and manual handling procedures
Report hazards, near misses, or maintenance issues to your supervisor or manager
Help ensure the grounds are safe and usable for guests and visitors at all times
About You
Reliable and hardworking with a positive, professional attitude
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
A strong team player who works well with colleagues, supervisors, and site users
Good communication skills with the ability to interact politely and professionally
Ability to follow instructions and work safely under pressure
Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
Basic knowledge of Health, Safety, and manual handling (desirable)
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in their environment, and wants to be part of a team delivering a high-quality grounds maintenance service.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Bristol, BS34 7QS
Hours of work: 40
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 15:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.45
Do you have a passion for working outdoors and helping to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy being hands-on and working as part of a supportive team?
As a Ground Helper, you will play an important role in maintaining the company’s outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring the grounds are clean, safe, and presentable for customers, colleagues, and visitors.
You will support day-to-day grounds maintenance activities and help deliver a consistent, high-quality service.
The Role
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all grounds, paths, pavements, and entrances
Clear litter, weeds, brush, and debris daily
Water flowers, plants, lawns, and turf areas as required
Support general gardening tasks such as weeding, trimming, mulching, planting, and edging
Assist with mowing, fertilising, seeding, and maintaining healthy grass areas
Remove dirt from pavements and driveways
Support special landscaping or planting projects when required
Take care of groundskeeping tools, equipment, and supplies
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety and manual handling procedures
Report hazards, near misses, or maintenance issues to your supervisor or manager
Help ensure the grounds are safe and usable for guests and visitors at all times
About You
Reliable and hardworking with a positive, professional attitude
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
A strong team player who works well with colleagues, supervisors, and site users
Good communication skills with the ability to interact politely and professionally
Ability to follow instructions and work safely under pressure
Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
Basic knowledge of Health, Safety, and manual handling (desirable)
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in their environment, and wants to be part of a team delivering a high-quality grounds maintenance service.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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.