Grounds Maintenance Operative

  • Acorn by Synergie
  • Exmouth, Devon
  • Feb 25, 2026
Seasonal Trades & Services

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Exmouth & East Devon District 13.69 per hour Full-Time



Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join a recycling and environmental services team covering the East Devon District. Reporting into Exmouth, this is a hands-on, outdoor role supporting maintenance operations across multiple locations.



Key Duties

  • Grass cutting and strimming.

  • Hedge pruning.

  • Operate mechanical plant, tools, and vehicles, providing support across the district.

  • Digging, bedding, planting, and watering.

  • Hoeing and weeding.



Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence - essential.

  • Previous experience in a manual or outdoor maintenance role.

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • Physically fit with the ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting.

  • Reliable, flexible, and self-motivated approach to work.



What We Offer

  • Pay rate of 13.69 per hour.

  • Day shift working pattern: 07:30-16:30 Mon-Wed, 07:30-16:00 Thu-Fri.

  • Varied work across the East Devon District.

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.



Interested?

Apply online today to join a trusted environmental services team in East Devon.



Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.