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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Purple HR


Job Location:

Richmond - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 14 - 14
Posted: 29 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Richmond and surrounding areas

Salary : 14.80 per hour

Benefits : Company vehicle

Hours: Full time 40 hours per week 07.30 - 16.00

We are currently looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to strengthen our existing team. The role involves delivering horticultural duties across sites in Richmond area.

The successful candidate will hold a full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to drive company vehicle to various sites in the contracted areas.

Subject to a DBS Check

Your duties will include:

  • Working across sites to deliver a range of Grounds Maintenance duties ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard
  • Providing an excellent level of customer service
  • Building and maintaining good relationships with customers
  • Operating horticultural machinery i.e. strimmer mowers etc.
  • Taking part in training as and when required


Key Skills & Qualities needed:

  • Previous experience of working as a Grounds Maintenance Operative or Landscape Gardener
  • A highly motivated individual with excellent Grounds Maintenance skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • PA1 and PA6 certifications are desirable but not essential (or equivalent qualifications)
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance
  • Ability to interact positively and professionally with the public and other members of staff
  • Punctual hard-working and able to use their own initiative


What you can expect:

  • In-depth training
  • Personal development including an opportunity to gain pesticide and horticulture qualifications
  • A great team to join
  • Company vehicle

About Company

Purple HR is based in Dorset and provides a cost-effective range of outsourced HR Solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.

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