Ocean Housing are recruiting for a part time (16 hours per week) Grounds Maintenance Operative to work as part of their team to provide grounds maintenance services, responsibilities include to:
Provide Grounds Maintenance services and horticultural duties as required across Ocean’s stock including grass cutting, strimming, weeding, maintaining and planting shrubs, trees, plants and other grounds maintenance and gardening tasks
Assess site conditions and make decisions on most appropriate work to be undertaken and equipment to be used in accordance with weather conditions and best practice
Conduct estate checks when on site, identifying and reporting any issues that may pose a health and safety risk to the public
Be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and daily/routine checks of any plant or machinery provided
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to NVQ Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 2-5)) or equivalent and Level 1 qualification (eg GCSE D-E or CSE level 2-5 in English/Literacy) or equivalent
Grounds Maintenance experience and ability to carry out a wide range of horticultural tasks
A good understanding of health and safety issues and risks in relation to grounds maintenance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About You
Exude a positive and welcoming persona and good customer service skills
Ability to analyse/assess situations and respond accordingly
Shows tolerance, respect and consideration for others
Values equality, diversity and inclusion and takes appropriate action when there is evidence of discrimination or inequality
For more information regarding to specific responsibilities and knowledge and experience please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: Sunday 5 March 2026 at midnight
Interviews will be held on Thursday 9 March 2026
