Trainee Grounds Maintenance Operative

As a Trainee Grounds Maintenance Operative based in Grangemouth, you will support the delivery of construction and maintenance projects within a local petrochemical plant.

Salary: £12.71 – £13.00 per hour (permanent position).

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 13:30.

• Excavate and reinstate trenches.
• Install drainage systems, ducting, chambers and kerbs.
• Lay and compact sub-base, aggregates, and surfacing materials.
• Construct concrete foundations, slabs, bases and structural elements.
• Carry out civil maintenance repairs.
• Assist with formwork, reinforcement placement and concrete pours.
• Maintain safe working areas and good housekeeping standards.
• Perform manual handling tasks according to safety practices.
• Support emergency and reactive maintenance work when required.

• Experience in groundworks such as back filling, compacting aggregates and repairing kerbs.
• Strong skills in excavation and trenching.
• Knowledge of drainage and ducting installation.
• Capability to work safely and efficiently to required quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake practical training and develop civil engineering skills.

• Competitive salary £12.71 – £13.00 per hour.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Full work wear provided.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme – support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships and more.
• Financial well‑being support / resources.
• Recognition schemes – colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy – 2 days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support and comprehensive resources.