Grounds Maintenance Operative

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At Bristol Water, we've been serving generations of families since 1846. Ensuring people in our communities have access to healthy water is paramount, which is why we work around the clock testing our water hundreds of times a day.

We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals include lowering our carbon footprint, planting 300,000 trees, restoring peatlands, and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash?
Join our team today. Bristol Water is looking for experienced Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join us on a permanent basis, you will be on £26,100 per annum. You will deliver high‑quality grounds maintenance across our sites. Working in teams of two, you'll carry out a wide range of planned, reactive, and emergency works supporting our Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

• Soft & hard landscaping, planting & reinstatement
• Cutting grass, vegetation clearance and hedge trimming
• 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

• 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

• Reliable, self‑motivated, safety‑focused and a strong team player with good communication skills.
• You'll take pride in delivering high‑quality work and living our values of Trust, Respect, Accountability and Professionalism.

Tuesday 24th February 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early applications.

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