Grounds Maintenance Operative

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

8/13/2025

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

Salary: £12.35 per hour

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 07:30 to 16:30

Location: Cheltenham

Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and a £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to Achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

G4S Facilities Management are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance operative on a full-time, permanent basis based in Cheltenham.

We are looking for an organised individual with a keen eye and a brilliant way with people to provide a full and comprehensive delivery of services to our high-profile client. You will act as the first point of contact for any emergencies and ensure site safety by patrolling the interior and exterior of the building and carrying out searches on staff members, visitors and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Execute grounds maintenance tasks in strict accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators, adhering to site-specific policies, UK health and safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Perform a diverse range of horticultural and lawn care duties, including soil cultivation, digging, meticulous weeding, precise edging, and appropriate planting techniques suitable for the local environment.
• Conduct comprehensive lawn maintenance, encompassing edging
• Maintain hand tools and light horticultural machinery, including ride- on and rotary mowers, strimmers, and hedge trimmers,
• Proactively identify material and resource requirements for your tasks, communicating these needs to ensure seamless service delivery
  
  

Essential

• Knowledge of horticultural practices and techniques
• Proficiency in operating grounds maintenance equipment
• Strong Communication
• Full UK Driving Licence
• LANTRA Certification
• First Aid at Work
• Must be willing to undergo extended security clearance.
  
  

You will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• 2.5% Golden Hello payment
• £2,000 annual retention bonus
• 22 shifts, rising to 25 shifts after 5 years service
• Progression, training and development catered to you.
• Refer A Friend incentives
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
  
  

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.