Greenspace Operative - Skilled
1 day ago
Liverpool
We are looking for a Skilled Greenspace Operative to join our Environmental Services team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on, supervisory role responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and usability of communal and public spaces across housing and non-housing estates. You will also support and mentor a small team of Horticultural Operatives, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while following all health, safety, and environmental regulations. Working Hours: Due to the seasonal nature of the work, hours vary throughout the year: 22/02/2026 01/11/2026: 41 hours per week (36 weeks) 02/11/2026 28/12/2026: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks) 29/12/2026 23/02/2027: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks) What Youll Be Doing: Carrying out routine and seasonal horticultural tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, planting, mulching, and leaf clearance Undertaking soft landscaping projects, such as turfing, seeding, shrub and flower planting, soil preparation, and minor landscaping Operating and maintaining ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, spraying equipment, and hand tools safely and efficiently Supporting winter maintenance operations, including gritting, snow clearance, leaf clearance, and pathway upkeep Undertaking litter picking, bin emptying, and environmental cleaning to ensure communal areas are safe and tidy Supervising and mentoring a small team of Horticultural Operatives Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting any issues Recording completed work accurately using mobile devices or job sheets Liaising courteously with residents, clients, and colleagues Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, PUWER, and environmental procedures Suggesting practical improvements or efficiencies to enhance service delivery What Were Looking For: NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture, preferably on housing estates, parks, or local authority contracts Supervisory experience or ability to coordinate a small team of operatives Knowledge of plant species, turf management, and weed control Familiarity with digital work management or scheduling systems Ability to work independently and take initiative Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills Flexibility and reliability to adapt to seasonal work patterns and outdoor environments Desirable qualifications / skills: PA1/PA6 spraying, LANTRA/NPTC machinery certifications, First Aid, Health & Safety awareness, and environmental/waste handling knowledge. Interview Process: Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place on the 3rd, 4th and 5th March at our HMS Stonebridge Office. Additional Information: Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed: Right to work verification? Qualification certificate check 2x Completed references? OH Health Questionnaire Fit For Work Enhanced DBS check Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&Cs Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. REF-226 652 TPBN1_UKTJ