Greenspace Operative - Skilled

Role Overview

We are looking for a Skilled Greenspace Operative to join our Environmental Services team on a permanent basis. This is a hands on, supervisory role responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and usability of communal and public spaces across housing and non housing estates. You will also support and mentor a small team of Horticultural Operatives, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while following all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Working Hours

• 22/02/2026 - 01/11/2026: 41 hours per week (36 weeks)
• 02/11/2026 - 28/12/2026: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)
• 29/12/2026 - 23/02/2027: 34.5 hours per week (8 weeks)

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine and seasonal horticultural tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, planting, mulching, and leaf clearance
• Undertaking soft landscaping projects, such as turfing, seeding, shrub and flower planting, soil preparation, and minor landscaping
• Operating and maintaining ride on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, spraying equipment, and hand tools safely and efficiently
• Supporting winter maintenance operations, including gritting, snow clearance, leaf clearance, and pathway upkeep
• Undertaking litter picking, bin emptying, and environmental cleaning to ensure communal areas are safe and tidy
• Supervising and mentoring a small team of Horticultural Operatives
• Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting any issues
• Recording completed work accurately using mobile devices or job sheets
• Liaising courteously with residents, clients, and colleagues
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, PUWER, and environmental procedures
• Suggesting practical improvements or efficiencies to enhance service delivery

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture, preferably on housing estates, parks, or local authority contracts
• Supervisory experience or ability to coordinate a small team of operatives
• Knowledge of plant species, turf management, and weed control
• Familiarity with digital work management or scheduling systems
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong customer focused approach with excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and reliability to adapt to seasonal work patterns and outdoor environments
• Desirable qualifications/skills: PA1/PA6 spraying, LANTRA/NPTC machinery certifications, First Aid, Health & Safety awareness, and environmental/waste handling knowledge.

What We Offer

• Company van & fuel card - reliable van and fuel card to keep you moving across jobs.
• Generous annual leave - 24 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 28.
• Family support - enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Financial flexibility - Aviva pension and Wagestream for instant access to part of your pay.
• Travel & transport perks - lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays and more.
• Continuous learning - e learning, workshops and support for professional qualifications.
• Recognition & wellbeing - reward schemes, volunteering, enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
• Flexible working - agile working that supports your needs on and off the job.
• Comfortable workspaces - good offices, strong transport links, employee assistance and occupational health support.

Salary

£26,213 (pending pay award)