Grounds maintenance operative

Enjoy a long-term opportunity with a respected and well-established Housing Association, working across Hereford with the use of a company vehicle during the day. This Grounds Maintenance Operative role offers an excellent work-life balance with an early finish every Friday, ongoing employment, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
You'll be working for a leading Housing Association in the Hereford area, recognised for maintaining high-quality neighbourhoods and investing in its workforce. This is an organisation where you'll be valued for your contribution and have the opportunity to build a long-term career.
I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, Gardener, Landscaper, Estate Operative, Groundsworker, or in a similar grounds maintenance role.
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be:

• Carrying out grass cutting using professional grounds maintenance equipment
• Completing hedge trimming, shrub maintenance and seasonal planting
• Undertaking strimming, edging and weed control
• Removing and disposing of green waste safely
• Litter picking and maintaining communal outdoor areas
• Sweeping, carrying out weed treatment and completing minor repairs to paved areas
• Maintaining high standards across Housing Association estates

I'd love to speak to anyone who has:

• Previous experience within grounds maintenance, gardening or landscaping
• A full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail

The Grounds Maintenance Operative role is offering the following benefits:

• Salary of 25,893 per year
• 37-hour working week
• Early finish every Friday
• Company vehicle provided during working hours
• Ongoing temporary contract with genuine temp-to-perm opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a respected Housing Association

This role is offering a salary of 25,893 per year.
Desirable qualifications include:

• PA1 & PA6 Spraying Licence
• Banksman Training
• Trailer Towing Licence

Please note this role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Location & travel Based in Hereford, this role offers excellent access across the city and surrounding areas. Major road links including the A49, A465 and A438 make travel between estates straightforward using the company vehicle provided during working hours.
If this Grounds Maintenance Operative role sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply now, or call Jason on (phone number removed) or email jason.(url removed).
Applications close on 16th July 2026. Don't miss the opportunity to join a respected Housing Association as their next Grounds Maintenance Operative.