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Job details

Posted 28 September 2025
Salary 13.85
LocationElmbridge District
Job type Permanent, Full Time
Reference033896

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Elmbridge

Hours/salary & benefits

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you able to work in a team and under your own initiative?


If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!


At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity and most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.


Full Time Permanent Role - 13.85 per hour, 40 hours per week.

Who are we?

Glendale, a family owned company since 1989, is a market-leading, technology-focused, respected, environmental services provider. At the forefront of green service provision in the UK Glendale has revenues of over 65m and is proud to say we have been awarded the 2025 Pro Landscape Business Awards Supreme Winner and the BALI Employer Excellence Award Winner for 2025.


Activities throughout the UK include grounds management, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, woodland management, supply and relocation of plants and semi-mature trees, winter services and the management of sports facilities.


Committed to the environment, Glendale is a Carbon Neutral business that seeks to improve the environment through our activities and go above and beyond to ensure that the planet is not adversely affected by our business. From ensuring local parks and open spaces are maintained to a high standard, to tree safety through our arboricultural teams, to saving mature trees through our Civic Tree business and ensuring sustainable design through our landscape architecture practice. Glendale offered the full range of landscape services from one unique source of professionals.


For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.

The person

Reliable and conscientious A can do attitude A willingness to learn Ability to work on one's own initiative A keen eye for detail Previous experience of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks are desirable, however training will be provided Previous experience of hand held machinery is desirable, however full training will be provided A Full UK Driving Licence is essential; C1E Driving Licence is advantageous but not required

The Opportunity

Undertaking grounds maintenance work including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, sports line marking and renovation, hedge trimming along with general maintenance to shrub beds. and hard surface spraying operations. Full time permanent role 40 hours per week General maintenance of areas to include both cut and collect and cut and drop using both ride-on and pedestrian machinery. Undertake horticultural operations; hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance and planting, strimming and blowing, hard surface maintenance, tree maintenance, chemical application, garden clearance and general landscape works, Removing litter, emptying litter / dog bins and clearing leaves. Carryout Groundsman duties in accordance with best practice. Ensure that lower graded members of staff understand instructions from you and your Line Manager and you work together as a team Undertake activities utilising craft skills, e.g. site preparation and construction. Operate ride-on mowers and pedestrian mowers. Use a range of tools and equipment, including power tools and light plant. Drive company vehicles/tow trailers as required. To carry out the requirements of the contract.. To collect, complete any relevant paperwork, and to return within the stated deadline. Ensure that the issued work is completed within the set time schedule, to the required quality and standard of the contract specifications. To engender a sense of pride in the company and the work and help them to develop a professional attitude. Assist apprentices and fixed term operatives with their duties and communicate all matters relating to maintenance work. Communicate effectively with managerial teams. Following all matters relating to workforce discipline. To wear the correct uniform and PPE while at work. To be responsible for the correct inputting of site visit data information onto the Glendale Live work management system in accordance with company procedures and requirements. Carrying out operations in compliance with Health and Safety Procedures. To be aware of and act in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and, where possible, ensure that the requirements are achieved and adhered to. Assisting in the development of a good working relationship between colleagues, the client and customers. Following instructions relating to vehicles and to ensure all equipment is used in safe working condition, in accordance with the Company's Health Safety and Welfare, Operational Systems Manual and all associated procedures. If a driver, daily monitoring and recording of the condition of all the vehicles and work equipment and report any damage, wear or neglect to the Contract Manager/ Supervisor To ensure that machinery and tools are looked after and minimise damage. That the work equipment used is fit for purpose.

What can Glendale offer you?

Competitive salary, with performance related bonuses, company car and relocation support Generous annual leave Free gym membership for you and a nominated person Employee health cash plan Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending Pension scheme Company sick pay Genuine career progression Continuous professional development

Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity


If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.