Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative | Chelmsford

Role Type: Temp-to-Perm

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Contract: Annualised Hours (Flexible Summer/Winter schedule)

The Opportunity

We are a leading facilities management company looking for a skilled Landscaper / Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our growing team. Built on a foundation of innovation, resourcefulness, and a strong "family spirit," we pride ourselves on making a difference every day.

This is a temp-to-perm position, offering the chance to secure a long-term career with a forward-thinking employer after a successful initial period.

What’s in it for You?

• Company Vehicle: Fuel card provided.

• Time Off: 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday week.

• Financial Benefits: Penfold Pension, Statutory Sick Pay, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

• Rewards: Employee of the Month awards, monthly lottery, and regular ad-hoc monetary recognition.

• Growth: Paid DBS/SIA vetting and access to free online training.

• Family Friendly: Enhanced paternity leave.

The Role

You will be the face of our outdoor maintenance, ensuring the aesthetic quality and safety of retail parks, business parks, and residential areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• General grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks.

• Litter picking and bin emptying.

• Ensuring all outdoor spaces are kept to a high, "client-ready" standard.

• Working autonomously while maintaining clear communication with your manager.

What We Need from You

• Experience: Proven background in landscaping and grounds maintenance.

• Driving: Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 points). You must meet the Highway Code requirement of reading a number plate from 20 metres.

• Skills: Proficient with a range of garden tools and equipment. PA1 & PA6 certifications are highly preferred.

• Mindset: A great eye for detail, punctuality, and a friendly, courteous approach to clients and the public.

• Resilience: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Hours & Flexibility

This role operates on an annualised hours contract. This means you will work longer hours during the busy summer season and shorter hours during the winter, providing a consistent income throughout the year.

💙 Care Assistant & Support Worker (Domiciliary)

Join a Brand New Care Team in Eastbourne!

✨ We are an exciting new home care provider based right here in Eastbourne. While we are a fresh face in the local community, we are proud to be part of a highly respected nationwide network that has been leading the way in home care for over 30 years.

Our mission is to support our clients through all stages of life’s journey, providing person-centred care that promotes independence, respect, and dignity. As part of our founding team, you will help us set the standard for high-quality domiciliary care in the area.

💰 Pay & Key Benefits

• Hourly Rate: £13.00 – £14.00 per hour

• Bank Holidays: Enhanced "time-and-a-half" or double-time rates

• Flexible Hours: Guaranteed contracts between 20–30 hours per week

• Professional Growth: Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

• Founding Member: The unique chance to help shape a brand-new local team!

🏠 The Role: Domiciliary Care

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality support to clients within their own private residences, helping them maintain their comfort and dignity.

Your daily impact will include:

• Personal Care: Assisting with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene.

• Mobility Support: Helping with moving and handling (using equipment where required).

• Domestic Assistance: Helping with the weekly shop and general household tasks.

• Clinical Support: Administering medication and accompanying clients to medical appointments.

• Wellbeing: Providing vital respite care and meaningful companionship.

✅ Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• 🇬🇧 Right to Work: You must have the permanent Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship (including COS) and cannot consider applicants who require it.

• 🚗 Transport: As this is a domiciliary role involving travel between clients' homes, you must be a licensed driver with access to your own vehicle and valid business insurance.

• 💼 Experience: Previous experience in a formal care-giving environment is essential.

• 🛡️ Compliance: You must be willing to undergo a clean, Enhanced DBS check.

• 🌟 Values: You should be reliable, empathetic, and possess excellent communication skills.

⚠️ Important Application Note: We are looking for local candidates with established UK residency. Applicants without current, valid UK Right to Work documentation will not be considered.

Grounds Maintenance / Gardener – Full Time – £28,000–£32,000 per year

Join a team in Stirling that values collaboration, respect, and professional growth. You will be part of a supportive and positive environment where your contributions are appreciated, learning is encouraged, and achievements are celebrated. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional gardening and landscaping services, fostering a strong sense of team spirit, and creating a culture where employees are empowered, trusted, and encouraged to grow in their roles. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the spaces maintained while being part of a team that truly invests in its people.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £28,000–£32,000 per year (depending on experience)

• Paid holidays and flexible working options

• Career development and training opportunities

• Modern equipment and safe working environment

• Supportive team culture that values your contributions

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain lawns, hedges, and gardens to a high standard

• Assist with landscaping projects, paving, fencing, and general maintenance

• Support commercial and residential sites with seasonal upkeep

• Operate equipment such as strimmers, lawnmowers, blowers, and hedgecutters

• Follow all health and safety procedures

• Ensure quality and attention to detail across all tasks

• Start at 7:30 AM and work approximately 8.5 hours per day, 5 days a week (42.5 hours weekly), schedule may vary depending on weather and tasks

• Travel to yard location in Balfron when required

Requirements:

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, or landscaping

• Full UK driving licence held for more than 1 year, ideally with fewer than 6 points

• Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented

• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work

• Ability to start work at 7:30 AM

• Ability to travel to Balfron yard when needed

📩 Apply today with your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience.

🌿 Grounds Maintenance / Gardener – Full Time –  Join a Supportive, Growth-Oriented Team! £28,000–£32,000 per year

Join a team in Armersham that values collaboration, respect, and professional growth. You will be part of a supportive and positive environment where your contributions are appreciated, learning is encouraged, and achievements are celebrated.

The company prides itself on delivering exceptional maintenance and landscaping services, fostering a strong sense of team spirit, and creating a culture where employees are empowered, trusted, and encouraged to grow in their roles. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the spaces maintained while being part of a team that truly invests in its people.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £28,000–£32,000 per year (depending on experience)

• Paid holidays and flexible working options

• Career development and training opportunities

• Modern equipment and safe working environment

• Supportive team culture that values your contributions

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain lawns, hedges, and gardens to a high standard

• Assist with landscaping projects, paving, fencing, and general maintenance

• Support commercial and residential sites with seasonal upkeep

• Follow all health and safety procedures

• Ensure quality and attention to detail across all tasks

• Start early at 6:00 AM to make the most of the day

Requirements:

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, or landscaping

• Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented

• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work

• Ability to start work at 6:00 AM

📩 Apply today with your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience.

Labourer 

Location: Loughton, Essex

Salary: £25,500 – £27,000 per annum (depending on skills and knowledge)

Duration: 2-month Fixed-Term Contract

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Labourer to join our growing team based in Loughton, Essex. We are looking for a collaborative individual who enjoys helping businesses thrive by providing essential support across various trades and construction sites.

Benefits

• Pension: Company contributions set at 7% of salary.

• Life Insurance: Cover at 4x your annual salary.

• Holiday: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Labourer, you will carry out general duties to a high standard, supporting skilled colleagues and ensuring sites are safe and prepared. Key responsibilities include:

• Site Support: Cleaning and preparing construction sites, loading/unloading materials, and erecting/dismantling temporary structures.

• Maintenance & Clearance: Clearing furniture, carpets, and household/trade rubbish; cleaning void properties (units, floors, windows, etc.).

• Waste Management: Transporting waste to designated zones and maintaining all Waste Transfer Notices.

• Technical Tasks: Assisting with straightforward maintenance and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) works; using a PDA to complete job reports and upload photos.

• Logistics: Managing vehicle stock, performing safety checks, and utilizing assigned delivery services to minimize downtime.

• Compliance: Strictly abiding by Health & Safety regulations, using risk assessments, and maintaining tools and equipment.

• Flexibility: Participating in a standby duty rota outside of normal office hours as required.

What You Will Bring to the Team

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize workloads.

• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.

• A self-motivated team player who can make sound judgments in line with company objectives.

• Proficiency in using ICT systems to record information accurately.

• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience within the building/maintenance industry.

• Experience working in a fast-paced repair environment.

• Full UK Driving Licence (Required).

• A satisfactory DBS check is required for this role.

Your Team

You will join a supportive environment where coworkers are trusted and appreciated. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and values the unique skills each member brings to the table.

Job Description: Play Park Inspector

Location: Camden

Hourly Rate: £14.82

Contract Type: Temp – Perm

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:30

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Play Park Inspector to join our team in Camden. In this role, you will oversee and carry out weekly inspections across a variety of play parks to ensure all equipment is clean, fully operational, and compliant with high-level safety standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Beyond the equipment, you will ensure the surrounding park areas are well-maintained. As an inspector, you will be responsible for providing detailed reports, working closely with the client to remedy issues, and making proactive recommendations for necessary actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Inspections: Conduct detailed safety checks on play equipment within designated parks, open spaces, and housing estates.

• Reporting: Maintain accurate logs of all inspections and identify any necessary repairs; provide daily and weekly inspection reports to the client.

• Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the client regarding inspection results and damaged equipment.

• Remedial Action: Initiate and oversee on-site repairs and maintenance for affected play equipment.

• Public Presence: Serve as a professional frontline representative, maintaining a positive image for the client and the local community.

• Operational Support: Deputise for other inspectors when required and assist with opening parks on a scheduled or ad-hoc basis.

Requirements

• Qualifications: RPII (Register of Play Inspectors International) training is essential.

• Experience: Previous experience in inspecting and maintaining play areas, with an extensive understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation.

• Skills: A "can-do" attitude and a safety-conscious mindset are a must.

• Physical Fitness: Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical tasks.

• Licensing: A full, valid UK driving license is essential.

• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Camden area is highly desirable.

Hard Landscaper

Location: London (Site-based) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year (Depending on Experience) Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

We are a leading landscaping firm specialising in high-end outdoor spaces across London. We take immense pride in our craftsmanship, delivering everything from bespoke contemporary stone work to intricate timber structures.

We are currently looking for a skilled, hardworking, and detail-oriented Hard Landscaper to join our team and help deliver our growing portfolio of prestigious garden builds.

The Role

This is a hands-on role for a specialist in garden construction. You will be responsible for the "built" elements of our projects, ensuring every slab, wall, and joint is finished to an award-winning standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Paving & Tiling: Expert installation of natural stone, porcelain, and concrete paving.

• Brickwork & Walling: Constructing retaining walls, decorative brickwork, and rendering.

• Timber Work: Building high-quality fencing, decking, pergolas, and bespoke structures.

• Groundworks: Accurate site preparation, setting levels, drainage, and sub-base installation.

• Collaboration: Working closely with the Site Supervisor and designers to follow technical drawings and specifications.

• Site Care: Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Proven Trade Experience: Strong background specifically in hard landscaping (ideally 3+ years).

• Technical Proficiency: Confident using a range of power tools (cut-off saws, mixers, levels) and machinery.

• Quality Focus: An "eye for detail" and a commitment to high-end finishes.

• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (Aged 25+ preferred for insurance purposes).

• CSCS Card: Highly desirable.

• Attitude: A reliable, "can-do" approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew.

What We Offer

• Salary: £35k–£40k (Based on experience).

• Growth: Opportunities to move into a Supervisory role as the company grows.

• Company Benefits: Pension scheme and company vehicle/travel support.

• Variety: Working on unique, high-spec projects across London.

How to Apply

If you are a tradesperson who takes pride in your work, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV or a summary of your experience.

Lead Gardener

Location: Oakwood Hill, Loughton (covering the Epping region)

Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time

The Opportunity

Do you love to collaborate and help outdoor spaces thrive? We are looking for a Lead Gardener to head up a small, dedicated team of up to five. You will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of horticultural activities while delivering a top-tier grounds maintenance service to our customers and stakeholders across the Epping region.

You’ll join a team where you will feel supported, trusted, and appreciated. Our current members come from diverse backgrounds and truly value the unique skills and passions each co-worker brings to the table.

What’s in it for you?

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading benefits package:

• Performance Bonus: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus of up to 15% of your salary.

• Generous Pension: Contributions set at 7% of your salary.

• Security: Life Insurance cover at 4x your annual salary.

• Health: Private healthcare coverage.

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As the Lead Gardener, you will ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and leadership:

• Team Leadership: Lead a small team in general grounds maintenance (grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, weeding, and chemical applications).

• Quality & Safety: Ensure all work meets high standards and strictly follows Health & Safety guidelines and safe working methods.

• Equipment Management: Drive and maintain vehicles, machinery, and tools, ensuring all equipment is in good working order.

• People Management: Conduct performance reviews, facilitate regular 1-2-1 meetings, and support the wellbeing and development of your team members.

• Operational Targets: Ensure all performance targets are met on time and to the correct quality.

What You Will Bring to the Team

Knowledge & Skills:

• Communication: Ability to lead a team effectively and remain professional and courteous with the public.

• Attitude: A positive "can-do" approach with the ability to prioritize tasks and give clear instructions.

• Tech Savvy: Ability to use IT and mobile apps for recording work routes and rounds.

• Physicality: Fit and capable of using equipment requiring agility and strength in all weather conditions.

• Reliability: Excellent timekeeping and consistent attendance.

Experience & Qualifications (Desirable):

• Proven experience leading a small operational team.

• Strong background in grounds maintenance (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters).

• Soft landscaping skills (e.g., planting).

• Experience with Ransomes Highway 3 or similar ride-on mowing equipment.

• Formal horticultural training (e.g., PA1 and PA6).

• A full, clean driving license (essential for operating vehicles/machinery).

• Please note: A satisfactory DBS check is required for this role.

Apply Today

If you have the experience and believe you would be a great fit for our team, we would love to hear from you!