Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Above Real living wage
Contract Type: Flexible with consistent full time availability
Typical Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Join a team where your experience matters.
Were looking for an experienced and driven Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to support the Contract Manager in overseeing grounds and tree maintenance operations. Youll lead field teams on the ground ensuring all works are delivered safely efficiently and to the highest standard.
What youll be responsible for:
- Supervise and coordinate field teams across multiple sites ensuring all tasks meet contract and client specifications
- Monitor the quality of grounds and tree works daily resolving on-site issues promptly
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety standards including RAMS permits and site documentation
- Plan and oversee scheduled maintenance and extra works adapting to changing priorities
- Operate and maintain tools and machinery safely and effectively carrying out small reactive works where needed
- Provide training guidance and performance feedback to field teams
- Ensure full compliance with company procedures policies and branding standards
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and assist with performance reporting
- Attend client meetings where required supporting strong positive relationships
- Identify and help deliver additional works or service improvements
What youll bring:
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance landscaping or horticulture
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing field teams
- Excellent organisational problem-solving and communication abilities
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental best practices
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Desirable:
- PA1/PA6 qualifications
- CSCS Card and/or EUSR Water Hygiene certification
- Experience working within utilities or large-scale contracts
Why join Ground Control
Consistent work: While the role is zero-hours full-time work is regularly available
Career progression: Opportunities for development formal training and upskilling
Supportive team: Work alongside experienced colleagues and supportive leadership
Well-maintained equipment: Youll have access to the latest well-maintained electric tools quieter lighter and easier to use.
Additional benefits:
Access to private GP services flu jabs and employee wellbeing support
Subsidised national gym memberships
Company recognition schemes
About Ground Control
Were a UK-based external maintenance company delivering award-winning services to over 50000 sites nationwide. With a focus on innovation sustainability and investing in our people we offer a workplace where quality safety and professionalism come first.
If youre ready to take the next step in your grounds career apply now and join a team that values your skills and commitment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. #INDHP
Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: MaidstoneSalary: Above Real living wageContract Type: Flexible with consistent full time availabilityTypical Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-FridayJoin a team where your experience matters.Were looking for an experienced and driven Grounds Maintenance Supervis...
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Above Real living wage
Contract Type: Flexible with consistent full time availability
Typical Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Join a team where your experience matters.
Were looking for an experienced and driven Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to support the Contract Manager in overseeing grounds and tree maintenance operations. Youll lead field teams on the ground ensuring all works are delivered safely efficiently and to the highest standard.
What youll be responsible for:
- Supervise and coordinate field teams across multiple sites ensuring all tasks meet contract and client specifications
- Monitor the quality of grounds and tree works daily resolving on-site issues promptly
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety standards including RAMS permits and site documentation
- Plan and oversee scheduled maintenance and extra works adapting to changing priorities
- Operate and maintain tools and machinery safely and effectively carrying out small reactive works where needed
- Provide training guidance and performance feedback to field teams
- Ensure full compliance with company procedures policies and branding standards
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and assist with performance reporting
- Attend client meetings where required supporting strong positive relationships
- Identify and help deliver additional works or service improvements
What youll bring:
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance landscaping or horticulture
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing field teams
- Excellent organisational problem-solving and communication abilities
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental best practices
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Desirable:
- PA1/PA6 qualifications
- CSCS Card and/or EUSR Water Hygiene certification
- Experience working within utilities or large-scale contracts
Why join Ground Control
Consistent work: While the role is zero-hours full-time work is regularly available
Career progression: Opportunities for development formal training and upskilling
Supportive team: Work alongside experienced colleagues and supportive leadership
Well-maintained equipment: Youll have access to the latest well-maintained electric tools quieter lighter and easier to use.
Additional benefits:
Access to private GP services flu jabs and employee wellbeing support
Subsidised national gym memberships
Company recognition schemes
About Ground Control
Were a UK-based external maintenance company delivering award-winning services to over 50000 sites nationwide. With a focus on innovation sustainability and investing in our people we offer a workplace where quality safety and professionalism come first.
If youre ready to take the next step in your grounds career apply now and join a team that values your skills and commitment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. #INDHP
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