Grounds Maintenance Operative
27 days ago
Ashington
CMS Recruitmentare seeking hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative on a permanent basis to join our well know construction & regeneration client working across Northumberland. Role Purpose: To deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across estates, communal external areas, and facilities. The Grounds Maintenance Operative ensures outdoor environments are clean, safe, well-presented, and compliant with service standards, enhancing the appearance and usability of external spaces for residents and visitors. Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities • Carry out grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, edging, and shrub maintenance., • Operate grounds machinery including lawn mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters, and ride-on equipment (where trained)., • Maintain planting beds, borders, trees, and seasonal features., • Perform litter picking, waste collection, and fly-tip reporting., • Assist with soft landscaping tasks such as planting, turfing, mulching, and soil preparation., • Grit and clear snow/ice during winter months to maintain safe access routes., • Report estate issues such as damaged fencing, unsa...