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Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Gillingham (ME8)
Salary: From 13.50 per hour (28,080)
Job Type: Full Time, Temp - Perm
Do you enjoy working outdoors and keeping spaces neat and professional? We're looking for dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our experienced team, maintaining green spaces around secure and high-profile sites such as substations and gas terminals in the Gillingham area and beyond.
What You'll Be Doing:
Working in a two-person team to carry out grounds maintenance tasks across various client sites
Ensuring all work meets the highest health and safety standards
Using PA1 and PA6 certificates (especially knapsack spraying) as part of daily operations
Travelling to different locations, sometimes requiring overnight stays (with bonus pay)
Communicating effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth operations
Essential Requirements:
PA1 & PA6 qualifications (knapsack spraying preferred)
Full UK Driving Licence
Strong understanding of health and safety practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight when required
Nice to Have (But Not Essential):
PA2ar (quad bike spraying)
Woodchipper training
Utility Arboriculture qualifications
SHEA Passports (Gas, Power, or Water)
First Aid and Manual Handling certifications
Grounds Maintenance/Competent Person qualifications for substations
What We Offer:
A competitive starting wage of 13.50+ per hour (based on experience)
Bonus pay for overnight stays
20 days of annual leave, including a full Christmas shutdown
Company vehicle, tools, and full PPE provided
Inclusion in the Government Pension Scheme
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
If you're reliable, qualified, and take pride in keeping outdoor spaces clean and safe, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join a trusted team working on essential infrastructure across the region.
Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally.
