Grounds Maintenance Operative – Immediate Start

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a parks and cemetery team just outside Banbury. You will help maintain high standards of horticultural care across parks, cemeteries, sports grounds and allotments, working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance of grass, shrubs, hedges, trees, flower beds, sports pitches and play areas.
• Prepare graves and support cemetery operations in line with legislation.
• Maintain site infrastructure such as benches, signage, fencing, bins and equipment.
• Operate, clean and store horticultural machinery, including excavators where required.
• Apply pesticides safely when qualified and conduct routine equipment checks.
• Drive work vehicles and tow trailers, and assist with occasional out‑of‑hours work.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and able to work well within a team.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience in gardening, landscaping or cemetery work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and interacting with the public.

Required skills

• Excavator operation (or willingness to be trained).
• Pesticide handling and application.
• Operation of horticultural machinery and equipment.
• Driving work vehicles and towing trailers.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent role – 37 hours per week (Mon‑Thu 8:00‑16:00, Fri 8:00‑15:30).
• Salary £26,583‑£27,254 per year (equivalent to £13.26‑£14.13 per hour).
• Pension scheme and free on‑site parking.