Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 months ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Bromford Full time

Join Our Dedicated Team and Make a Difference

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location(s): Shrewsbury, Telford, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Oswestry and surrounding areas

Are you a skilled landscaper or grounds maintenance professional looking to make a difference? At Bromford, we re seeking individuals with experience in maintaining communal green spaces and clearing homes and gardens.

Why Join Us?

If you re looking to be part of an organization recognized as a Great Place to Work, where you can put your landscaping and grounds maintenance skills to good use, then look no further. At Bromford, you ll help us create and maintain safe, vibrant communities that people are proud to call home.

At Bromford, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community and want to grow your career with us, we want to hear from you

Benefits Package:

Access to a stocked van (shared use) and a fuel card.

27 paid holidays per year, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave

A choice of two pension schemes, with employer contribution rates of up to 10% of salary

£500 personal allowance to spend on your choice of benefits such as private medical cover, critical health insurance, dental treatment and gym membership

A wellbeing app that gives you access to free virtual GPs, 24/7 mental health support and rewards for healthy habits

Retail discount schemes to help you save on spending such as food shops, clothing and technology

..And something we're really proud about - a £30 monthly drinks card that you can use to buy hot or cold drinks while you're working

What we re looking for:

We are looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a team, delivering high-quality service to residents. This physically demanding role requires you to work outdoors year-round, in all weather conditions, while maintaining accurate records and sharing best practices to continuously improve our service. You will also need:

  • Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
  • Ideally hold NPTC qualifications in brush cutter, pedestrian mower, ride-on mower, hedge cutter, and PA1 and PA6 for pesticide spraying (training available)
  • A strong understanding of health and safety and COSHH requirements
  • To be comfortable with basic IT and mobile devices (training provided)
  • To be punctual, with excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude
  • Hold a full, clean driving license (van sharing in most cases)
  • Build relationships based on trust and respect and serve as a great ambassador for Bromford.

Please take a moment to review the role requirements and specifications attached at the bottom of this advert before submitting your application.

This is a mobile role covering Shrewsbury, Telford, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Oswestry and surrounding areas, so you ll be traveling extensively. Be sure you live close enough to easily cover these areas.

Due to the nature of the role, a Basic DBS check will be required to ensure a secure environment. Ready to embark on this versatile journey? Apply now

Swift action required The closing date for applications is just around the corner on 6th August 2024. If you have any queries or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Natalie, our Resourcing and Talent Specialist, at

Seize this opportunity now In the event of a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Don t miss your chance to join us on this exciting journey Apply promptly.



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