Grounds Maintenance Operative

  • Glasgow
  • Temporary
  • Tue Apr 21 15:10:34 2026
  • kamd

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for Grounds Maintenance Operative
To work as part of a team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple school locations.

  • Hourly Rate: £13.45
  • Working Hours:
    • Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
    • Friday: 07:00 – 15:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Location: Based primarily out of the Polmadie depot in Glasgow G5
  • Vetting/Clearance: PVG clearance required

Key Responsibilities


Based primarily out of the Polmadie depot in Glasgow, the role involves working within a mobile grounds maintenance team. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves and litter
  • Erecting and dismantling equipment
  • Horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, and seeding
  • Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and tarmac surfaces)
  • Upkeep of artificial and synthetic pitches
  • Tree care activities
  • Painting and maintenance of sundry equipment
  • Minor civil works, including repairs to slabs, kerbs, manholes, and surfaces
  • Operation of light plant and powered tools
  • Daily checks of vehicles, tractors, and cutting equipment
  • Seasonal duties such as gritting and snow clearance (weather dependent)

Candidate Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence (trailer towing experience advantageous)
  • Experience using ride-on mower equipment
  • Basic knowledge of gardening and horticultural practices
  • General experience in grounds maintenance operations
  • Competence in operating light plant and small equipment
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH
  • Ability to pass PVG clearance
  • Experience using strimmer’s and small grounds maintenance plant
  • A flexible, reliable team player who demonstrates pride in their work and a strong commitment to health and safety

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

  • PA1 & PA6 (Pesticides) certification
  • Experience with sports pitch marking and lining

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