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.

Contract: Permanent

Type: Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Location: Regional Recruitment – Milton Keynes and Bedford

Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence

• 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

• Flexible benefits scheme to suit your lifestyle, including virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, and salary finance options.
• Choice platform – customise benefits such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products.
• High street discounts via MiDeals platform, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life cover greater of equivalent annual salary or minimum £10,000.
• Save-as-you-earn scheme and Mitie Matching Share Plan (possible free shares).
• Mitie Stars rewards – cash prizes each month and end‑of‑year top prize £10,000.
• Training and development opportunities through various learning resources.

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 during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, with clients ranging from household names in banking, critical government sites, hospitals and schools.