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Grounds Maintenance Operative
Position: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Static site based in Tadworth
Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £29,200 per annum (basic)
Reporting To: Team Leader
About Urban Planters
For over 56 years, Urban Planters has brought homes and workplaces to life through plants (since 1965). Operating through our national branch network, we blend the personalised service of a local business with the standards and resources of a national organisation.
Our work is underpinned by:
- Quality
- Safety
- Sustainability
- Professionalism
Certifications include ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety).
We are a carbon-negative business, specialising in:
- Landscaping installations
- Indoor and outdoor planting
- Grounds maintenance across our clients’ sites
The Role
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will carry out a range of daily grounds maintenance activities on a static site, including:
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Key Duties:
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General Grounds Maintenance
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Shrub pruning
- Hedge cutting
- Weed maintenance
- Application of herbicides (if certificated)
- Litter picking
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Equipment Use
- Operations with a range of powered and non-powered horticultural tools
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Soft Landscaping Support
- Assistance with planting and landscaping projects
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Vehicle Handling
- Safe driving of the company vehicle
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Task Flexibility
- Performing additional duties within your skill set as required by management
Core Expectations:
All role holders must:
- Present our organisation in a professional manner
- Comply with all health and safety protocols
- Ensure client satisfaction meets our high standards
- Initiate improvements to our processes or services
- Submit timesheets and documentation promptly
Requirements & Experience
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence
- Garden maintenance experience (prior practical involvement)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team (Plant knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory)
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Desirable (but not essential):
- Horticulture qualification (formal training)
The successful applicant should: ✔ Have experience in a similar grounds maintenance role ✔ Display a passion for horticulture ✔ Be physically fit, prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Why Join Urban Planters?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic business where our friendly and welcoming team will support your growth in one of the country’s leading interior and exterior plant sector companies.
We offer:
- A competitive salary (£29,200/year)
- Stability and employment security
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program support
- Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme (incentivise peers to join)
- Regular company events and team-building activities
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