Job Description

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

ABOUT OUTCO

OUTCO is one of the UKs market leaders in outdoor estate management, dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and enhancing outdoor estate infrastructure. We deliver a full range of specialist winter, grounds, and asset maintenance services to commercial properties nationwide. As the first provider of a complete end-to-end estate compliance solution powered by smart technology, we combine expertise and innovation to keep our clients estates safe, compliant, and looking their best all year round.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented and methodical Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance Department on a permanent basis from 2nd February 2026 at B&Q Distribution Warehouse in Worksop, S80 3AR.


The successful candidates responsibilities will include:


Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general upkeep of landscaped areas Shrub bed maintenance, fertilising, and plant care Weed control and knapsack works Using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery safely and efficiently when necessary Working as alone to ensure sites remain clean, safe, and well-presented Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week timings to be agreed to suit the client, site and the successful candidate

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the role, you are to possess the below knowledge and skills:


Eligibility to work in the UK A full UK driving licence (B+E entitlement is desirable but not essential) A PA1 and PA6A pesticide qualification is essential Skills, knowledge and/or training in horticulture (desirable but not essential) Skills, knowledge and/or certification in general landscaping tasks such as planting, turfing and installation of hard surfaces (desirable but not essential) Apply exemplary customer service/satisfaction, innovation and achieving a positive commercial impact, which are the cornerstones of our business

COMPANY BENEFITS

This is an exciting opportunity to join OUTCO, in return for the right candidate we offer:


Competitive salary at 32,000. 25 days annual leave (pro rata based on joining date), in addition to bank and public holidays. Volunteering days. Career development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice Company Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme. Company Employee Assistance Programme. GP24 access to 24/7 GP appointments and advice. Death in Service benefit. * OUTCO Inspire via Reward Gateway for discounted shopping.