Liberty Group
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Grounds Maintenance Operative at Liberty Group, based in Oldham, North West England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Oldham, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Grounds Maintenance
- DBS check
Reference 57531589
About the role
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Oldham
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Join a team that takes pride in creating safe, attractive outdoor spaces
We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous grounds maintenance experience who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and wants to be part of a supportive team environment
What you'll be doing
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll help deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across a variety of locations, ensuring outdoor environments are safe, clean, and well-presented. Your responsibilities will include:
- Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming and general grounds maintenance
- Maintaining outdoor areas to a high standard in line with agreed schedules
- Operating and caring for machinery, tools, vehicles and PPE safely
- Conducting daily and weekly equipment checks and reporting defects
- Working from written and verbal instructions to complete tasks efficiently
- Supporting colleagues and building positive relationships with customers and clients
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures
- Keeping records up to date where required
- Assisting with seasonal grounds maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives
What we're looking for
Essential
- Previous grounds maintenance experience (minimum 2–3 years preferred)
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience using grounds maintenance equipment and machinery
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong work ethic with a reliable and punctual approach
- Basic IT skills, including using a smartphone and mobile applications
Desirable
- First Aid at Work qualification
- GCSEs or equivalent
Apply Today!
Click “Apply” below to join Liberty as our Grounds Maintenance Operative. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date: 2nd December 2026 (We may close early due to high demand)
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link:
Reference: 57531589 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 16 Dec 2026 · Listed via Liberty Group
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