Grounds Maintenance Operative

Essential Employment • Greater London, England • Posted June 15, 2026

About the Role

Grounds Maintenance Operative needed in East London paying £17.05 per hr ref 451082


  • Key Responsibilities: Clean offices, training rooms, staff canteens, locker rooms, toilets, and public conveniences to a high standard.
    Monitor and replenish stocks of cleaning supplies and equipment.
    Safely operate a utility vehicle or cycle within the grounds.
    Carry out grass cutting using a variety of industrial motorised machinery.
    Weed and maintain rose beds, flower beds, shrub borders, and tree rings.
    Rake leaves and grass, sweep roadways and paths to maintain a tidy appearance.
    Lay turf and top up sunken graves to ensure a respectful and professional presentation.
    Plant roses, shrubs, and flowers using correct horticultural techniques.
    Provide assistance and guidance to visitors with sensitivity and respect for the bereaved.