Grounds Maintenance

ROLE: Grounds Maintenance Operative – Parks & Grounds

LOCATION: Bingham / Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire (NG13)

HOURS: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 37.5–40 Hours Per Week

CONTRACT: Temporary Assignment with Potential for Ongoing Work

Frontline Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team working across parks, playgrounds, and cemetery grounds in the Bingham and Cotgrave areas of Nottinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on, outdoor work and takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented public spaces. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general upkeep of parks and grounds, ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard and are ready for public use.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and happy to travel between different sites throughout the working day. Previous grounds maintenance experience is advantageous but not essential, making this a great opportunity for candidates looking to develop their skills in an outdoor maintenance role.

BENEFITS

Full-time, Monday to Friday working schedule.

Average of 37.5 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours.

Opportunity for the assignment to become ongoing.

Hands-on outdoor work across a variety of parks, playgrounds, and cemetery environments.

Previous experience is not essential, as training may be provided where required.

THE ROLE

Opening parks and playgrounds at the beginning of the working day.

Locking and securing parks and playgrounds at the end of the day.

Carrying out general grounds maintenance across parks, public spaces, and cemetery environments.

Using strimmers and other grounds maintenance equipment as required.

Undertaking gardening, grass and vegetation maintenance, and general tidying.

Clearing bushes, overgrown vegetation, and other areas requiring attention.

Carrying out litter picking and ensuring outdoor areas remain clean and presentable.

Maintaining safe, tidy, and well-kept public spaces.

Driving between different sites throughout the working day.

Following site procedures and health and safety requirements.

Assisting with additional maintenance duties as required to support the wider team.

Working hours will be Monday to Friday, with an average of 37.5 hours per week and the potential to work up to 40 hours. Start and finish times are to be confirmed and may vary depending on the season and operational requirements.

THE REQUIREMENTS

A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Ability to reliably commute to the Nottingham NG13 area or relocate before starting work.

A reliable, hardworking, and positive attitude.

Enjoyment of hands-on, outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Ability to carry out physical tasks associated with grounds maintenance.

Willingness to travel between multiple sites throughout the working day.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good awareness of health and safety when working outdoors and using maintenance equipment.

Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, parks maintenance, or a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Flexibility to assist with other duties as required.

Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion

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