Grounds Maintenance Operative

Better places, thriving communities.

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.

We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest quality.

Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.45

Contract Type:
Permanent

Type of Employment:
Full Time

Total Weekly Contractual

Hours:

40

Location:

Regional Recruitment - Bedfordshire, Luton, England LU1 4BJ

Requirement:
Full UK Driving License

• Carry out grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, leaf clearing, spraying, and litter picking
• Operate hand tools and powered horticultural machinery safely and effectively
• Deliver winter services including gritting, snow clearance, and Christmas tree installation
• Report site hazards and relevant information to management
• Follow health and safety procedures and undertake additional training as required

• Passion for working outdoors in agile and flexible environments
• Good understanding of smartphone technology
• Grounds maintenance experience is desirable but not essential
• PAI & PA6 spraying license is a plus
• Full UK driving license preferred for roles involving company vehicles

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, and a salary advance option. Our flexible benefits platform, Choices, enables you to customise benefits such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology purchases and more. Additional perks include a cycle‑to‑work scheme, high‑street discounts through MiDeals, life cover as the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.

Mitie Stars recognition awards cash prizes monthly and an annual top prize of £10,000.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.