Grounds Operative

Job Opportunity: Grounds Operative
Location: Norwich City Centre
Sector: Grounds Maintenance & Environmental Services
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm | 37 hours per week | 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)
Driving Licence Required

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Love working outdoors? Enjoy seeing the results of your hard work?

Gap Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Grounds Operatives to join a respected employer based in Norwich City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service-driven team dedicated to maintaining and improving parks, open spaces, housing areas, and highway verges across the city.

Whether you’re already experienced in grounds maintenance or looking to build a long-term career in the field, full training will be provided across various tasks — giving you the chance to grow and develop your skills.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

• Grounds maintenance: hedge trimming, shrub pruning, grass cutting, litter picking

• Supporting the team with general upkeep of public green spaces

• Performing vehicle checks and driving company vehicles (training provided)

• Using tools and machinery safely and effectively (training provided)

• Completing basic paperwork and health & safety checks

• Working flexibly across different locations and tasks

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✅ What We’re Looking For:

• A full UK driving licence (essential for this role)

• Experience in grounds or outdoor maintenance is desirable but not essential

• A strong work ethic, with a proactive and positive attitude

• Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to varied daily duties

• Commitment to health & safety, teamwork, and customer care

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What You’ll Gain:

• Full training in multiple areas of grounds maintenance

• Opportunity for long-term work with the potential for a permanent contract

• Learn new equipment and work across different departments

• A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued

• The chance to work in a role that directly improves the local community

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Ready to join the team?

Send your CV to norwich@gap-personnel.com
or call us at 01603 767617 for a friendly, informal chat.

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