Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Summary

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: £12.71
Contract Type:
Permanent
Type of Employment:
Full Time
Total Weekly Contractual

Hours:

40

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England NE1 5DL

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 flexible benefits scheme provides you with a range of options that suit your lifestyle, including a virtual GP, a salary finance scheme that lets you access part of your pay early, a choice platform (Choices) for customising benefits such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs and technology products, high‑street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, a life cover equal to the greater of your salary or £10,000, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.

Employees can also earn Mitie Stars recognition, with cash prizes and the chance to win a £10,000 top prize.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.