Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Helensburgh
Pay rate: £15.67 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you hands-on, hardworking, and enjoy working outdoors? We’re looking for a Grounds Person to join our team and help ensure our outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard, remaining clean, safe and well-presented all year round.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining lawns, hedges, shrubs and flower beds
• Carrying out grass cutting, weeding and litter picking duties
• Operating grounds maintenance tools and machinery safely
• Supporting seasonal activities such as planting, leaf clearance, gritting and snow clearing
• Working to high standards while following health & safety requirements at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience (preferred)
• A positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexibility for early starts, seasonal overtime and winter on-call duties

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing development
• A supportive team environment
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Opportunities for progression

Join us and take pride in creating outdoor spaces everyone can enjoy. Apply today.

Our Benefits

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Supermarket discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cashback rewards to spend with a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and fitness classes
• Discounts and offers that can be shared with friends and family

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, ESS is the Defence, Government and Energy Services sector. We support over 250 UK military establishments, high-profile police and government sites, as well as onshore and offshore facilities within the energy sector. We believe a friendly face makes all the difference, and we’re passionate about delivering excellent service at every level.

Job Reference: com/2201/43853001/52786529/SU

Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to progress. We celebrate diversity and believe it makes us stronger.