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Grounds Maintenance Operative

£14.8 per hour
Full-time, Internship

Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, W14 9PT
Hourly Rate: £14.80
Contract type: Temp - Perm
Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

About the role

Manpower are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work for our client based out of Hammersmith & Fulham. Working in this role you will be working on Parks or Cemeteries across the area. Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance too name a few. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and safety checks on all equipment.

The training offered includes on-the-job training and standard induction for best practice.

To succeed, you will need:
  • To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Valid UK Driving Licence required.
  • Willingness to learn & open to training with a safety conscious mindset.
  • Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
  • Able to work effectively within a busy team environment and take pride in delivering excellent service.
  • Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is desirable.
  • Experience using pedestrian and ride-on mowers would be an advantage.

You can look forward to the following benefits:

  • 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
  • Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
  • Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
  • Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
  • Weekly pay

Why join?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What they offer
  • We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
  • Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
  • Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
  • We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

About our client

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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