Grounds Maintenance Worker (Level 1)

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Shropshire maintaining the land owned by Connexus and its customers.

We offer annualised hours for our Grounds Maintenance Team which will be worked as follows:

During summer months (March to October) you will work 42.5 hours per week over five days from 7.30am-4.30pm

During winter months (November to February) you will work 26 hours per week over four days 7.30am-2.30pm

You will receive a consistent salary throughout the year.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A valid driving licence is essential
• The ability to lead a small team implement health and safety procedures and carry out associated paperwork
• Experience in carrying out grass cutting hedge trimming shrub pruning litter picking weed control
• The ability to demonstrate both knowledge and experience of both the use and maintenance of mechanically driven equipment
• Experience of using a ride on mower is essential
• Horticultural knowledge is desirable
• Reliable self-motivated and flexible attitude
• Excellent customer service attributes and behaviours enhancing the customers experience

If you are able to demonstrate this then wed love to hear from you!

This role will be subject to a basic DBS check.

Shortlisting date: 27 February 2026

Interview date: 06 March 2026

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire providing good quality affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods sustainable rural communities and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home.

Many of our trade roles involve working directly in the community and in the homes of our customers delivering essential repairs and maintenance work. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced tradesperson Connexus could be the right fit for you. We offer a great employment deal with excellent benefits equipment training and opportunities to progress.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce this is because we really understand the importance of different voices experiences perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.