Grounds Maintenance Operative

We are currently recruiting for 3 Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join a busy team delivering high-quality services across a range of sites.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with grounds maintenance or horticultural experience who enjoy working outdoors as part of a team.

Locations Available

* Dumfries (DG2) – Up to 6-month assignment

* Inverkeithing (KY11) – Ongoing

* Glasgow (Polmadie, G5) – Ongoing

Working Hours

* Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00

* Friday: 07:00 – 15:00

* 30-minute unpaid break daily

The Role

Working within a mobile grounds maintenance team, you will support the upkeep of outdoor spaces across multiple sites.

Duties include:

* Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general grounds maintenance

* Clearing leaves, litter, and maintaining clean outdoor environments

* Planting, pruning, and other horticultural tasks

* Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and synthetic)

* Operating equipment such as strimmers, mowers, and small plant

* Carrying out minor repairs (e.g. slabs, kerbs, surfaces)

* Maintaining tools, vehicles, and machinery

* Supporting seasonal work such as gritting and snow clearance

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

* Have previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience

* Are confident using strimmers, mowers, and small equipment

* Hold a full UK driving licence (trailer towing desirable)

* Have a good understanding of health & safety and COSHH

* Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work

* Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions

Desirable

* PA1 & PA6 (pesticides) certification

* Experience with sports pitch marking/lining

Additional Information

* PVG clearance is required for this role

* Immediate starts available

* Long-term opportunities for the right candidates

If you’re looking for a hands-on, outdoor role and can start quickly, we’d love to hear from you