Ground Maintenance Operative - South West

GROUND MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE (GARDENER)

Location: Wandsworth, South West London Contract: 3 Months Temp to Perm Hours: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm Pay: £14.10 PAYE per hour including holiday pay | £18.25 Umbrella LTD per hour

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for Ground Maintenance Operatives to join a Housing Association in the Wandsworth area, with an immediate start available and the opportunity to move into a permanent position. This is a hands‑on outdoor role working as part of a Grounds Maintenance Team, helping to keep communal areas, pathways and external spaces clean, safe and well maintained.

Duties will include:

• Carrying out general grounds and garden maintenance across housing estates and communal areas.
• Clearing pathways, roads, kerbed areas and other external spaces.
• Grass edging and maintaining neat borders around grassed areas.
• Litter picking and removing leaves, debris and general waste.
• Cutting back and maintaining hedges, shrubs and other vegetation.
• Using strimmers, hedge cutters and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Supporting with general soft landscaping and seasonal maintenance.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and presentable environment for residents.
• Following relevant health and safety procedures when using tools and equipment.
• Working effectively as part of a wider Grounds Maintenance Team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, street cleansing or a similar outdoor role.
• Experience using strimmers, hedge cutters and general gardening equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety when working outdoors and using equipment.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving License is essential as a company van will be provided.

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