Location
Dagenham, with work across Haywards Heath, Slough and Watford

Hours
Full-time, permanent position
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
8-hour shifts
Optional Saturday overtime available

Salary
From £27,352 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role
Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is dedicated to advancing careers that make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and the green economy. Our mission is to connect talent with meaningful roles that support a low-carbon future.
We are currently looking for a hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a growing team delivering high-quality communal garden maintenance services to Housing Association clients.
The role involves working across multiple sites in Dagenham, Haywards Heath, Slough and Watford, so candidates must be comfortable travelling between sites.
This is a hands-on, outdoor role. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out communal grounds maintenance to a high standard across multiple sites
- Operate grass cutting machinery, strimmers and hedge cutters safely and effectively
- Carry out grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning and general garden maintenance
- Maintain flower beds, shrubs and planted areas
- Carry out weed control treatments, with spraying experience desirable
- Complete litter picking and keep communal areas clean and presentable
- Follow Health & Safety procedures and use PPE correctly
- Work efficiently as part of a team to complete scheduled work

Experience
- Previous grounds maintenance or garden maintenance experience preferred
- Experience with grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning and general landscaping
- Spraying experience is desirable

About You
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team
- Must be over 21 years old due to fleet insurance requirements

Qualifications
- Full UK manual driving licence required
- No previous motoring convictions or disqualifications
- Eligible to live and work in the UK