Grounds Maintenance Worker (Level 2)

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Herefordshire maintaining the land owned by Connexus and its customers. This includes the care of open spaces communal areas trees shrub beds hedges car parking areas and garage sites.

The Grounds Maintenance level 2 role will involve leading a small team implementing health and safety procedures and carrying out associated paperwork.

If you can demonstrate the following then we want to hear from you!

• Experience of leading a small team.
• Experience in carrying out grass cutting hedge trimming shrub pruning litter picking weed control.
• Knowledge and experience of both the use and maintenance of mechanically driven equipment.
• Experience of using a ride on mower.
• Reliable self-motivated and flexible attitude.
• Excellent customer service attributes and behaviours enhancing the customers experience.
• A responsible and hardworking work ethic.
• A valid driving licence.
• Experience towing a trailer would be desirable.
• PA1- PA6 knapsack certificate desirable.

We offer annualised hours for this role 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 monthly salary throughout the year.

This role will be subject to a basic DBS check.

Shortlisting date: 27 May 2026

Interview date: 05 June 2026

About Connexus

Connexusis a community focused housing groupwhich aims todeliver goodqualityhomes andservicesacross Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Many of ourtraderolesinvolve workingdirectly in the community and in the homes of our customers you arejuststarting out orarean experienced tradespersonConnexuscould be the right fit for 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.