Grounds Maintenance Operatives

We are currently recruiting for 3 Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join a busy team delivering high-quality services across a range of sites. This is a great opportunity for individuals with grounds maintenance or horticultural experience who enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. Locations Available Dumfries (DG2) Up to 6-month assignment Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 07 00 Friday: 07 00 30-minute unpaid break daily The Role Working within a mobile grounds maintenance team, you will support the upkeep of outdoor spaces across multiple sites. Duties include: Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general grounds maintenance Clearing leaves, litter, and maintaining clean outdoor environments Planting, pruning, and other horticultural tasks Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and synthetic) Operating equipment such as strimmers, mowers, and small plant Carrying out minor repairs (e.g. slabs, kerbs, surfaces) Maintaining tools, vehicles, and machinery Supporting seasonal work such as gritting and snow clearance About You We are looking for candidates who: Have previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience Are confident using strimmers, mowers, and small equipment Hold a full UK driving licence (trailer towing desirable) Have a good understanding of health and safety and COSHH Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions Desirable PA1 and PA6 (pesticides) certification Experience ..... full job details .....