Operative 2

About the role

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team, covering various sites across Cornwall. 

This will involve grass cutting trimming hedges, weeding shrub beds, maintenance of sports pitches, council run cemeteries and closed churchyards. The successful candidates will have a wealth of experience in grounds maintenance and a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.  During the winter period there will be the need to highways works.

 The role of Grounds Maintenance Operative will include:

• To comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and company policies, including carrying out point of work risk assessments

• Ensure electronic paperwork is correct and submitted on time.

• Litter picking, shrub pruning, grass and hedge cutting, weed control and removal.

• A genuine interest in horticulture.

• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessments, manufacturer’s guidance and company policy.

• Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as weed control, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements.

• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks.

• Assist in responding positively to requests for service and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

To find out more about the role please take a look at the role profile. 

About you

We are looking for you to bring:

• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role and experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery

• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence Class B1, Class C1E is desirable.

• Self-motivation with the ability to use own initiative.

• We appreciate someone's experience may well outweigh qualifications so please do get in touch if this is the case

Our offer to you

Salary:   £25,948.00

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Base:  Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall

Close Date:  Midnight Sunday 24th May 2026

Click here to read more about us and what benefits we offer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a basic DBS check.  If this role requires a DBS or you will be working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.

Contact us

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group.