About this role
<p><strong>Landscape Operative </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Weston-Super-Mare</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: Competitive</strong></p><p><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday</strong></p><p><strong>_________________________________________________________________________</strong></p><h3><strong>Join a team where your experience matters.</strong></h3><p>We’re looking for reliable and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to support the delivery of high-quality grounds services across Weston-Super-Mare. If you take pride in your work, understand the importance of health and safety, and want to be part of a professional and well-managed team, we want to hear from you!<strong><br><br>What you’ll be responsible for:</strong></p><p>Carrying out routine and specialist grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, spraying, pruning, and litter picking.</p><p>Operating a range of equipment and machinery safely and effectively.</p><p>Maintaining tools, vehicles, and PPE to a high standard and reporting any defects.</p><p>Recording completed work using mobile technology (training provided).</p><p>Working collaboratively with your team to meet quality and performance targets.</p><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Previous experience in a similar grounds maintenance role </p></li><li><p>A good understanding of health & safety procedures and safe equipment use </p></li><li><p>Full UK driving license (preferred) </p></li><li><p>CSCS card preferred</p></li><li><p>Spraying qualifications (PA1 & PA6) and/or horticultural certification</p></li><li><p>A proactive, professional attitude and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Why join us:</strong></p><p><strong>Career Development Focus:</strong> We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.</p><p><strong>Exciting Growth Opportunities:</strong> Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.</p><p><strong>Collaborative Environment:</strong> Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.</p><p><strong>Competitive Package:</strong> Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:</p><p>23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays</p><p>Robust pension scheme</p><p>Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service</p><p>Free or subsidised national gym memberships</p><p>Employee Recognition Scheme<br></p><p><strong>Ground Control</strong></p><p>Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.</p><p>We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.</p><p>If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.</p><p style="color:transparent;"><strong>#INDHP</strong></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Statement</strong></p><p>At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.</p><p>We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.</p><p><br></p>
About Ground Control
Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment. We have a strong commitment to sustainability, using technology and data to nurture natural environments and enable our customers to deliver on their environmental promises.
We offer award-winning services including, Grounds Maintenance, Winter Gritting, Landscape Construction, Design, Arboriculture, Electric Vehicle charge point installation and much more to over 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
Ground Control’s vision is to leave the world in a better place than we found it. We are on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet, which is Human Nature: At Its Best.