Greenspace Operative - Skilled

We are looking for a Skilled Green space 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:

Due to the seasonal nature of the work, hours vary throughout the year:

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.

Interview Process:

Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place on the 3rd, 4th and 5th March at our HMS Stonebridge Office.

Additional Information:

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

Right to work verification 
Qualification certificate check
2x Completed references 
OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
Enhanced DBS check
Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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