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Ground Control

Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Ground Control
UK grounds‑maintenance specialist delivering tech‑enabled landscape, ecology, arboriculture & EV services.
Lead grounds maintenance and tree work teams, schedule tasks, ensure safety, manage client relations.
9d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,001 Employees
Service Specialisms
Grounds Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design & Consultancy
Arboriculture
Vegetation Management
Ecology
Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation
Sector Specialisms
Blue Light
Education
Energy, Utilities & Inland Water
Facilities Management & Managing Agents
Hotel & Leisure
Housing & Communities
Industrial, Manufacturing, Logistics
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
safety compliance
work scheduling
resource coordination
cost estimating
quality assurance
client liaison

You’ll lead a dedicated team, ensure top-quality results, and keep our sites looking their best, safely, efficiently, and on time. From planning and resource coordination to mentoring staff and maintaining client relationships, you’ll be at the heart of it all.

  • Monitor health and safety compliance, including RAMS, permits, and site inspections
  • Provide training, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members
  • Plan and schedule daily workloads, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on time
  • Communicate effectively with clients, attending meetings and resolving any issues on site
  • Coordinate staff, subcontractors, vehicles, machinery, and equipment
  • Identify and price additional works where required, supporting continuous improvement
  • Carry out quality checks to maintain high standards across all sites
  • Supervise and support grounds maintenance and tree work teams on-site
What you bring
driving licence
grounds supervisor
leadership
problem solving
landscaping
communication

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for the outdoors? We’re looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to take charge of our grounds and tree works operations.

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Proven experience as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor or Team Leader
  • Confident communicator with a hands-on leadership style
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong background in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture
Benefits

Subsidised national gym memberships

Supportive team: Work alongside experienced colleagues and supportive leadership

Salary: Above Real living wage

Access to private GP services, flu jabs, and employee wellbeing support

Consistent work: While the role is zero-hours, full-time work is regularly available

Career progression: Opportunities for development, formal training, and upskilling

Well-maintained equipment: You’ll have access to the latest well-maintained electric tools, quieter, lighter, and easier to use.

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Training + Development
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1973
Year Founded
The company was established over five decades ago, laying the foundation for its growth into a national leader.
50,000+
Commercial Sites Managed
The company manages a vast network of commercial locations across the UK, showcasing its extensive capabilities.
300 acres
Nature Recovery Farm
A dedicated initiative to restore and enhance natural habitats, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • It operates across the UK with a tech-driven, data-led approach.
  • Full national coverage and diversified revenue streams include EV-charging installs.
  • Projects range from transport-network vegetation control and winter gritting to play-area builds and habitat restoration.
  • Specialisms span infrastructure vegetation, tree surgery, ecological surveys, and large-scale landscape construction.
Culture + Values
  • Caring for our environment has long been our purpose
  • Delivering biodiversity enhancements
  • Achieving carbon net zero
  • Sourcing and using materials responsibly
  • Delivering social value in the communities where we work
Environment + Sustainability
90% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FYE 2030, using FYE 2021 as the baseline.
42% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by FYE 2030, based on FYE 2021 levels.
Net Zero by 2038
Ambitious Sustainability Goal
Targeting net zero for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FYE 2038, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Carbon Neutral Since 2020
Sustainability Milestone
Achieved carbon neutral certification (PAS 2060) in 2020, with a footprint of approximately 3,000 tCO₂e, and is reverified annually.
  • Achieved carbon‑neutral certification four years ahead of initial 2025 target
  • Investing in 100% battery‑powered hand tools by 2023
  • Committed to fully electric fleet and EV charging infrastructure by 2025
  • Internal analysis: 95% of emissions from supply chain (43% field teams, 32% goods/services, 10% waste)
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available strategic DEI goals found on official site
  • No gender‑related statistics (e.g., % female employees, leadership diversity) disclosed
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