Grounds Operative

Serco Limited

Grounds Operative

Location

Ash-Vale, Surrey, GU12 5

QF Salary

£26,509.50 plus excellent benefits

Schedule

Full-time, average of 40 hours per week.

Summer hours

Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 16:30, Friday 07:00 to 15:00.

Winter hours

Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 15:00, Friday 07:30 to 14:00

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Grounds Operative in our team, you’ll help create safe, clean and welcoming outdoor spaces that communities can take pride in. Your work will directly support the upkeep of public areas, helping to deliver a positive impact every day.

From parks and open spaces to housing and highways, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the environment and ensuring high standards are met throughout the year. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that touches lives and helps shape better places for everyone.

What you’ll do as a Grounds Operative

You’ll be entrusted to

Carry out scheduled grounds maintenance activities using a range of machinery and equipment

Support work across multiple service areas, including housing, highways, parks and open spaces

Understand and deliver work in line with contract specifications and varying site conditions

Inspect, maintain and clean machinery and vehicles, reporting any issues as required

Uphold health and safety standards and deliver excellent customer interactions with members of the public

Undergo specific training to improve skill levels and knowledge of Contract requirements as required

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have

Experience using grounds maintenance equipment or a willingness to learn

A strong awareness of health and safety in outdoor working environments

Good communication skills and a team-focused approach

Pride in your work and a commitment to maintaining high standards

A proactive mindset and willingness to develop new skills through training

Vetting and checks

As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

Holidays

25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)

Pension

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Training and development

Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

Health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service

Discounts

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

Charity

Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity

Employee networks

Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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