Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Job Summary
At Bristol Water weve been making people healthier and the economy stronger since 1846. Weve served generations of families and will serve generations to come.
Were here to have a positive impact on people and the planet for generations. We dont just give people water - we keep them healthy and help them grow. We work around the clock testing our water hundreds of times every day.
We take this same view with our 600 employees we dont just give them jobs in water we keep them healthy and help them grow.
Were one of the smallest water companies in the UK. Being small means were nimble and can achieve things quickly for our customers and our people.
But while were small were also part of a larger June 2021 we became part of the Pennon group which also owns South West Water and Bournemouth Water.
This means that as part of our team youll get the best of both worlds the dynamism and fast pace of a smaller company along with the security and breadth of opportunity that comes with being part of a large organisation.
Bristol Water is looking for experienced Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join us on a permanent basis you will be on 26100 per annum. You will delivering high-quality grounds maintenance across our sites. Working in teams of two youll carry out a wide range of planned reactive and emergency works supporting our Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
What youll be doing:
- Grass cutting vegetation clearance & hedge trimming
- Soft & hard landscaping planting & reinstatement
- Tree work (basic felling under 15) scrub clearance & winter works
- Small civils: fencing gates paths concrete & minor repairs
- Drainage culverts ditches & watercourse maintenance
- Emergency response incl. flooding storm damage snow & ice clearance
- Using and maintaining machinery tools & equipment
- Completing digital job records photos & reports
- Working safely at all times supporting RAMS & toolbox talks
What we are looking for
- Experience in soft & hard landscaping or grounds maintenance
- Competent with mowers hedge cutters brush cutters & chainsaws
- Experience in fencing small civils & general repairs
- Strong health & safety awareness
- Computer literate (emails forms MS Office)
- Full clean UK driving licence trailer towing entitlement
- PA1/PA6 spraying licence desirable
Youll be
- Reliable self-motivated safety-focused and a strong team player with good communication skills. Youll take pride in delivering high-quality work and living our values of Trust Respect Accountability and Professionalism.
26100 - 26100 a year
In return we will offer an excellent range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Competitive loyalty scheme starting at 2 years service
Career pathway progression scheme
A discretionary bonus
Competitive contributory pension
Access to the Pennon Group Sharesave scheme
Various health benefits
And more!
Closing date: 31st December 2025
Be yourself we like it that we will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care we value everyone we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid- Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You- We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future- Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
About Company
We're the water and wastewater service provider for around 1.8 million customers in Cornwall, Devon, parts of Somerset and Dorset and the Isles of Scilly.
