Grounds Maintenance Operative

  • Think Recruitment
  • Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
  • 29/04/2026
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

Estate Operatives required to work with a leading housing association's maintenance division covering the Sunderland and Houghton-Le-Spring regions

You will work as part of a two person team and will be allocated a vehicle to use for each working day.

The role:

  • Deliver a high-quality estate service, responding effectively to customer needs
  • Grounds maintenance duties including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, weed control, pruning, leaf clearance and litter removal
  • Ensure works meet required technical and quality standards
  • Work closely with the Estate Supervisor to maintain service quality
  • Promote teamwork, inclusion and positive working relationships
  • Contribute to continuous improvement across the service

Pay rate: 16.78 P/H - paid weekly.

Location: Sunderland + Houghton-Le-Spring

Hours: 37 hours per week. 7:30am - 16:00pm Monday - Friday.

Requirements:

3/5 years grounds maintenance experience

Able to work well in a team

Able to safely use mechanical gardening equipment

Interested? Call Jack on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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