Grounds Maintenance Operative - South London PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to work on a mobile round across South East London , with the yard based near the Catford area . This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently and managing their own workload while maintaining a high standard of grounds maintenance across multiple sites. Location: South East London (Yard based near Catford) Pay Rate: 15.13p/h inc holiday pay Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (8 hours per day) Working Week: 40 hours per week Role Type: Mobile / Lone Worker Key Duties Grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting General grounds maintenance across multiple sites Litter picking and maintaining tidy outdoor environments Weed control and spraying where required Working independently while covering a designated mobile route Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience Full UK Driving Licence (essential) PA1 & PA6 licences (desirable) Ability to work independently as a lone worker Reliable and able to manage a mobile workload This is a great opportunity for someone with strong grounds maintenance experience who is confident working on their own and covering a mobile route. To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed).
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Grounds Maintenance Operative - South London PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to work on a mobile round across South East London , with the yard based near the Catford area . This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently and managing their own workload while maintaining a high standard of grounds maintenance across multiple sites. Location: South East London (Yard based near Catford) Pay Rate: 15.13p/h inc holiday pay Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (8 hours per day) Working Week: 40 hours per week Role Type: Mobile / Lone Worker Key Duties Grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting General grounds maintenance across multiple sites Litter picking and maintaining tidy outdoor environments Weed control and spraying where required Working independently while covering a designated mobile route Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience Full UK Driving Licence (essential) PA1 & PA6 licences (desirable) Ability to work independently as a lone worker Reliable and able to manage a mobile workload This is a great opportunity for someone with strong grounds maintenance experience who is confident working on their own and covering a mobile route. To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed).
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team based in Sudbury, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (plus contractual overtime - see hours). Hours: 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime) Join our team We are looking for a motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance Crew within our Public Realm team . If you share our values and our motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. This role is based at our Sudbury Chilton Depot and plays a vital part in maintaining the cleanliness, tidiness and overall appeal of the joint district and its public open spaces. You will be responsible for delivering a variety of grounds maintenance services, which are practical and physically demanding. These services will be carried out across council-owned parks, play areas, open spaces, and communal areas, and will involve the use of specialised vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Duties also include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing tasks. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked over five days (Monday - Friday). The position operates on an annualised hours basis, with working hours varying between the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. About you We are looking for someone with experience in grounds maintenance who is passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to making local areas cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. You will enjoy working outdoors, whether independently or as part of a team. You must have at least a BE entitlement on your driving licence, allowing you to tow up to 3.5 T. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate: experience in grounds maintenance and proficiency in a range of related tasks, or transferable skills that suit the role ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively strong communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with the public, colleagues, and supervisors, and a commitment to good customer care a proactive and flexible approach, including a willingness to undertake cleansing tasks to meet operational and seasonal service demands awareness of Health and Safety legislation, practices, and personal responsibility basic computer literacy, including the ability to use email and mobile devices ability to maintain accurate records of work completed a full driving licence and the appropriate qualification to tow a trailer. We welcome applications both from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined in the person specification as well as those with some relevant experience and a strong desire to learn and grow within the role. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years) competitive Local Government Pension Scheme wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs private Health Care Options electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme paid volunteering days flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting) great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity. Closing date: 5 pm, 18 March 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Grounds Maintenance Operative role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team based in Sudbury, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (plus contractual overtime - see hours). Hours: 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime) Join our team We are looking for a motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance Crew within our Public Realm team . If you share our values and our motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. This role is based at our Sudbury Chilton Depot and plays a vital part in maintaining the cleanliness, tidiness and overall appeal of the joint district and its public open spaces. You will be responsible for delivering a variety of grounds maintenance services, which are practical and physically demanding. These services will be carried out across council-owned parks, play areas, open spaces, and communal areas, and will involve the use of specialised vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Duties also include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing tasks. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked over five days (Monday - Friday). The position operates on an annualised hours basis, with working hours varying between the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. About you We are looking for someone with experience in grounds maintenance who is passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to making local areas cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. You will enjoy working outdoors, whether independently or as part of a team. You must have at least a BE entitlement on your driving licence, allowing you to tow up to 3.5 T. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate: experience in grounds maintenance and proficiency in a range of related tasks, or transferable skills that suit the role ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively strong communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with the public, colleagues, and supervisors, and a commitment to good customer care a proactive and flexible approach, including a willingness to undertake cleansing tasks to meet operational and seasonal service demands awareness of Health and Safety legislation, practices, and personal responsibility basic computer literacy, including the ability to use email and mobile devices ability to maintain accurate records of work completed a full driving licence and the appropriate qualification to tow a trailer. We welcome applications both from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined in the person specification as well as those with some relevant experience and a strong desire to learn and grow within the role. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years) competitive Local Government Pension Scheme wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs private Health Care Options electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme paid volunteering days flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting) great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity. Closing date: 5 pm, 18 March 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Grounds Maintenance Operative role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Mobile Plant Operative Salary: 36,317 per annum , plus Veolia benefits Hours: 4 Days on , 2 days off Rota Monday - Friday 7am - 6:30pm Saturday: 7am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 4:30pm Location: Thamesmead, SE28 0AB When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; - 20 days of annual leave - Access to our people's pension scheme - Free physiotherapy service - Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential - 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household What you'll be doing; Operating the front loading shovel and 360-degree wheeled materials handler to move, load and transport waste safely and competently. Operate the site weighbridge to weigh in/out approved vehicles inline with company and contractual requirements. Manage weighbridge data inline with contractual requirements. Complying with current Health and Safety legislation, site licence regulations, agreed Codes of Practice and any other statutory and legal requirements. Be responsible for traffic management of customer vehicles and other mobile plant movements. Routine maintenance of the site mobile plant, weighbridge, and general site condition. Keeping the site in a reasonably clean and tidy condition at all times by undertaking litter-picking duties,sweeping etc. Completing related daily paperwork to the required standards. Providing cover at other waste transfer stations when required. What we're looking for; Essential: Trained and certified to operate plant equipment - Loading Shovel and 360 Handler licences Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with the general public Work on own initiative as well as part of a team Reliable, punctual and customer orientated Able to follow work instructions from the site supervisor/manager Computer literate Desirable: Trained and certified to operate plant equipment - Telehandler, FLT, Loading Shovel Experience with RoRo or skips. Previous experience within a similar role What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Mobile Plant Operative Salary: 36,317 per annum , plus Veolia benefits Hours: 4 Days on , 2 days off Rota Monday - Friday 7am - 6:30pm Saturday: 7am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 4:30pm Location: Thamesmead, SE28 0AB When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; - 20 days of annual leave - Access to our people's pension scheme - Free physiotherapy service - Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential - 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household What you'll be doing; Operating the front loading shovel and 360-degree wheeled materials handler to move, load and transport waste safely and competently. Operate the site weighbridge to weigh in/out approved vehicles inline with company and contractual requirements. Manage weighbridge data inline with contractual requirements. Complying with current Health and Safety legislation, site licence regulations, agreed Codes of Practice and any other statutory and legal requirements. Be responsible for traffic management of customer vehicles and other mobile plant movements. Routine maintenance of the site mobile plant, weighbridge, and general site condition. Keeping the site in a reasonably clean and tidy condition at all times by undertaking litter-picking duties,sweeping etc. Completing related daily paperwork to the required standards. Providing cover at other waste transfer stations when required. What we're looking for; Essential: Trained and certified to operate plant equipment - Loading Shovel and 360 Handler licences Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with the general public Work on own initiative as well as part of a team Reliable, punctual and customer orientated Able to follow work instructions from the site supervisor/manager Computer literate Desirable: Trained and certified to operate plant equipment - Telehandler, FLT, Loading Shovel Experience with RoRo or skips. Previous experience within a similar role What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Mobile Plumbing Multi-Trades fabric maintenance - South-West of London Location: Mobile role covering London and surrounding areas Base: Any location west of London Salary: Up to 60,000 OTE Basic = 40,000 + 5% bonus on total annual earnings + Overtime Standard hours: 40 hours per week upto 50 with optional overtime We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Maintenance operative with Plumbing knowledge and experience to join an expanding team, working for a long standing, secure and stable company. This is a permanent position covering London and Southern counties, operating from home as your base, with excellent earning potential and paid travel time. Salary & Benefits for Mobile maintenance and plumbing engineer On Target Earnings up to 60,000 40 - 50 hours per week Overtime paid at time + Paid door-to-door 5% annual performance bonus Monday to Friday working Weekends optional Ongoing, Stable long-term work in a permanent role Role Responsibilities of a Mobile fabric maintenance and plumbing engineer Basic plumbing - Gas safe would be welcomed but not essential Mobile role across London and surrounding areas - company van provided Fixing and repairing water heaters, Any works regarding the fabric of a store or commercial property. Deliver good standard of customer service on site to Care homes, Dental practices, Health clinics, Car showrooms, Supermarkets - a very varied base of clients Essential Requirements of a Mobile Electrician Experienced in Plumbing Desirable - Plumbing qualification Varied hands on multi-trades experience General maintenance tasks fixing doors, changing lightbulbs, Well repairs, painting anything required to fix or maintain the fabric of the building, laying carpet tiles, ceiling tiles, cleaning traps etc Full UK driving licence Ability to work independently Why Apply to be a Mobile maintenance engineer? Paid travel time from door to door Strong earning potential with overtime and bonus Stable Monday-Friday Career development Supportive and professional working environment Immediate start available - contact Sarah Gilbertson - Director - Netbox to discuss today
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Mobile Plumbing Multi-Trades fabric maintenance - South-West of London Location: Mobile role covering London and surrounding areas Base: Any location west of London Salary: Up to 60,000 OTE Basic = 40,000 + 5% bonus on total annual earnings + Overtime Standard hours: 40 hours per week upto 50 with optional overtime We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Maintenance operative with Plumbing knowledge and experience to join an expanding team, working for a long standing, secure and stable company. This is a permanent position covering London and Southern counties, operating from home as your base, with excellent earning potential and paid travel time. Salary & Benefits for Mobile maintenance and plumbing engineer On Target Earnings up to 60,000 40 - 50 hours per week Overtime paid at time + Paid door-to-door 5% annual performance bonus Monday to Friday working Weekends optional Ongoing, Stable long-term work in a permanent role Role Responsibilities of a Mobile fabric maintenance and plumbing engineer Basic plumbing - Gas safe would be welcomed but not essential Mobile role across London and surrounding areas - company van provided Fixing and repairing water heaters, Any works regarding the fabric of a store or commercial property. Deliver good standard of customer service on site to Care homes, Dental practices, Health clinics, Car showrooms, Supermarkets - a very varied base of clients Essential Requirements of a Mobile Electrician Experienced in Plumbing Desirable - Plumbing qualification Varied hands on multi-trades experience General maintenance tasks fixing doors, changing lightbulbs, Well repairs, painting anything required to fix or maintain the fabric of the building, laying carpet tiles, ceiling tiles, cleaning traps etc Full UK driving licence Ability to work independently Why Apply to be a Mobile maintenance engineer? Paid travel time from door to door Strong earning potential with overtime and bonus Stable Monday-Friday Career development Supportive and professional working environment Immediate start available - contact Sarah Gilbertson - Director - Netbox to discuss today
Job Title: Mobile Estates Operative Location: Harringay, London, UK Pay: £15.25 per hour Hours: Full-time Looking for a hands-on, mobile Estates Operative to maintain and manage multiple sites in Harringay. Key Points: Travel between estate locations using a company or personal vehicle. Perform general maintenance: minor repairs, painting, landscaping, cleaning. Ensure sites comply with health & safety regulations. Report and document maintenance work. Act as first point of contact for tenants or staff on-site. Requirements: Full UK driving license (essential). Experience in estates management, facilities, or maintenance. Basic DIY skills (plumbing, electrical, carpentry preferred). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits: Competitive pay: £15.25/hr. Travel allowance or company vehicle. Training and development opportunities. Pension and standard benefits. Apply now and join a proactive team keeping Harringay estates safe, clean, and running smoothly!
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Mobile Estates Operative Location: Harringay, London, UK Pay: £15.25 per hour Hours: Full-time Looking for a hands-on, mobile Estates Operative to maintain and manage multiple sites in Harringay. Key Points: Travel between estate locations using a company or personal vehicle. Perform general maintenance: minor repairs, painting, landscaping, cleaning. Ensure sites comply with health & safety regulations. Report and document maintenance work. Act as first point of contact for tenants or staff on-site. Requirements: Full UK driving license (essential). Experience in estates management, facilities, or maintenance. Basic DIY skills (plumbing, electrical, carpentry preferred). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits: Competitive pay: £15.25/hr. Travel allowance or company vehicle. Training and development opportunities. Pension and standard benefits. Apply now and join a proactive team keeping Harringay estates safe, clean, and running smoothly!
