Grounds Maintenance Operative

Pertemps · Litchfield, Hampshire

Grounds Maintenance Operative at Pertemps, based in Litchfield, Hampshire, paying £28,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£28,000 per annum
Location
Litchfield, Hampshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
21 Aug 2026
Sector
Grounds Maintenance

12% below the typical rate for grounds maintenance

Reference 252108777

About the role

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Litchfield 
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative looking to join a well-established and growing company?

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the Midlands' leading Landscaping and Fencing Contractors, renowned for delivering high-quality work and investing in the development of their employees. If you take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.


What We Offer
  • Salary up to £28,000 per year (depending on experience)

    • Monthly performance bonus

    • Company pension scheme

    • Healthcare scheme

    • Additional annual leave for long service

    • Employee referral bonus scheme

    • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

    • Company vehicles provided for travel from the Lotchfield  depot to site

    • Overtime available

    • Travel time to and from site included within your working day

The Role

You'll be working across a variety of sites for National House Builders, Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Management Companies, carrying out a range of grounds maintenance duties including:
  • Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers

    • Strimming and brush cutter work

    • Hedge and tree pruning

    • Pond and lake maintenance

    • Weed control and spraying

    • Re-barking and general landscape maintenance

There are also opportunities to develop your skills by working alongside our Landscaping, Customer Care, Play Equipment Installation and Ecological teams. If you have fencing experience, there may also be opportunities within our dedicated Fencing division.

What We're Looking For
  • Minimum of 1 year's experience in Grounds Maintenance

    • A positive attitude with excellent attention to detail

    • Ability to read and interpret site plans and landscape drawings

    • Full clean UK driving licence is essential

    • CSCS Card is desirable, although this can be provided if required

    • Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team

Working Hours
  • Monday to Friday

    • 7:00am – 4:00pm

    • Overtime available

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values its employees and offers genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Reference: 252108777 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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