Grounds Maintenance Operative (Seasonal 8M)

Grounds Maintenance Operative (Perm + FTC Opportunities)

From 12.21 per hour

39 hours per week

Kendal

Shape greener spaces and grow your career

About the role

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you'll play a vital role in transforming and maintaining outdoor spaces across the Westmorland and Furness region. From mowing and pruning to weeding and litter picking, your work will help create safe, welcoming, and beautiful environments for local communities to enjoy. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to build a meaningful career in the green industry, develop new skills, and be part of a team that values your growth and wellbeing.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:30 and Friday 07:30-12:30, based in Kendal. Fixed-term and permanent opportunities are available.

About you

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to make a visible difference every day. You'll be:

• Operating ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, and other horticultural tools
• Maintaining shrubs, borders, and lawns to a high standard
• Keeping public spaces clean and tidy through litter picking and weeding
• Supporting seasonal planting and pruning activities
• Working safely and efficiently in all weather conditions
• Driving between sites (a full UK manual driving licence is essential)

Your benefits

We believe in rewarding your hard work and supporting your future. You'll enjoy:

• 21 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships and more
• Access to wellbeing and financial support resources
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Recognition through monthly and annual awards
• Career development through apprenticeships, training, and mentoring

Why Talent Solutions?

At Talent Solutions, we connect people with purposeful work that makes a real impact. We're proud to partner with organisations that share our values and commitment to creating inclusive, sustainable workplaces.

For more information and to apply, please click the apply link.