Regional Grounds Maintenance Operative

About the role

We are seeking a diligent Regional Grounds Maintenance Operative to support United Utilities’ wastewater treatment and network sites in the North West. The role is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract (potentially permanent) working outdoors, operating a range of maintenance equipment and ensuring sites meet safety, performance and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out vegetation control, soft landscaping and general site upkeep.
• Perform recovery works such as filter‑bed vegetation removal and pontoon activities.
• Operate and inspect equipment including mowers, strimmers, blowers, tractors, robotic kits and trailers.
• Record completed tasks accurately in company systems.
• Undertake minor remedial repairs (e.g., flags, fencing) within competence.
• Support onboarding and training of new starters.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and company policies.
• Identify site improvement opportunities and assist with winter work planning.
• Collaborate with site staff and stakeholders to achieve high‑quality outcomes.
• Apply pesticides safely, including invasive weed management.
• Assist the Team Leader in planning and delivering work to time, quality and budget standards.

Required profile

• Practical experience in grounds maintenance, vegetation management or soft landscaping.
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, ride‑on machinery, tractors and robotic kits.
• Good time‑management skills and ability to work to schedules.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Full driving licence for travel between sites.

Required skills

• Operation of mowers.
• Operation of strimmers.
• Operation of hedge cutters.
• Use of ride‑on machinery.
• Use of tractors.
• Use of robotic maintenance equipment.
• Pesticide handling and invasive weed management.

What we offer

• £15.09 per hour.
• 37‑hour work week.
• 6‑month fixed‑term contract with potential for permanent placement.