Environmental Operative - Grounds Maintenance

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Help Keep Our Communities Green, Clean and Thriving

This role will be based in Lewisham but you will be required to attend our Hailey Road depot in Thamesmead for team meetings.

Love working outdoors? Enjoy making green spaces look their best? As a Grounds Maintenance Operative at Peabody, you’ll be part of a hands-on team that keeps our estates looking great all year round. From parks and play areas to waterways and walkways, you’ll help create safe, welcoming environments for our residents and visitors.

This is a role where your hard work is seen and appreciated every day. You’ll be out and about, using your skills and equipment to maintain beautiful landscapes and contribute to a cleaner, greener community.

What you’ll do

• Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery
• Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers
• Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste
• Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance
• Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety
• Support tree maintenance teams and help keep waterways clean and clear
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform

What you’ll need

• Experience in grounds maintenance
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment
• Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices
• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent
• A current UK driving licence
• Physically fit and ready for hands-on work
• Clear and polite communication skills

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please read before applying

This is a physically active, outdoor role. You’ll be working across multiple sites and using a variety of equipment.
You’ll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and confident using powered tools and machinery.
This role requires a Basic DBS check and a full UK driving licence.

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Interviews will be held at Hailey Road, Erith on Tuesday 4th November.

Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist at
george.murphy@peabody.org.uk