Grounds & Gardens Operative

Posting date:	29 April 2026
Salary:	£24,275 per year
Additional salary information:	24275
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 May 2026
Location:	Ashton, Greater Manchester, Ashton
Company:	EQUANS
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	942601171

Summary

​EQUANS are looking for a Grounds & Gardens Operative working on our Tameside General Hospital contract in Ashton-under-Lyne. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. General Overview: To work within a team providing an essential grounds and gardens maintenance service to the site. Ensuring the Site remains clear of litter and Organic debris and remains neat and tidy at all times. The individual must be able to work to with their own initiative to prioritise workloads and within the wider to team to provide a first class service to our client. Impact: The post holder working as part of a team, assists the Grounds Supervisor in the delivery of a professional grounds maintenance service, providing a positive image of the Hospital and our clients. They will be an important team member ensuring the grounds remain clean and clear at all times. Complexity: To maintain a litter free site, removing all accumulations of litter, cigarettes, debris, and leavesTo progress a schedule of external litter bin and cigarette disposal bin maintenance, inclusive of the removal and disposal of existing refuse bags, physically cleaning / disinfecting the receptacles prior to the insertion of replacement refuse bags.To undertake the use of electrically operated water propelling, pressure jetting units, to remove graffiti, and extraneous accumulations from wall areas, floor areas, and grounds maintenance equipment.To progress the planned maintenance of all formal bedding areas, with the works inclusive of all necessary digging over, hoeing, manure / fertiliser applications, planting operations, staking/tying back, and pruning in accordance with approved horticultural practices.To progress the planned maintenance of hard landscaped areas, to be inclusive of paved areas, walling elements etc.To assist the estates department’s general building assistants, on an ad-hoc basis, to progress any other works necessary to ensure safe and efficient maintenance of the estate.To carry out a 10 day full site grass cut to an exceptional standard.Be able to use and sign off jobs on a PDA.To undertake the clearance of frost, ice, snow accumulations from all highways, carparks, footpaths, access ramps / stairways, employing rock salt, together with a range of ice dispersants, which are to applied both manually, and with the aid of mechanically propelled gritting equipment.Complete all relevant PPM and reactive paperwork. Take part in the on call rota as planned Qualifications or Required Experience: Experience of PFI and/ or Healthcare Environment essentialExperience of working with members of the public and customer focusExperience of Grounds maintenancePA1&PA6 spraying licence Full UK driving licence. What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; • 24 days annual leave• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers • Gym membership discounts  • Cycle to work scheme  • Holiday purchase scheme • 2 corporate social responsibility days per year • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes • Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme • Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. Our ambition At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.