Join Our Thamesmead Talent Pool! - Grounds Maintenance
Our Vacancy
Grounds Maintenance Operative – Join Our Talent Pool and Help Keep Peabody’s Communities Green and Welcoming
Do you love working outdoors, getting stuck in, and making a visible difference? We’re building a Talent Pool of passionate Grounds Maintenance Operatives who want to help us keep our estates clean, safe, and beautifully maintained. If you’re looking for a role where your work is appreciated by thousands of residents every day, we’d love to hear from you.
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 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 able to carry out demanding tasks
- 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
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- Up to 4% pension contribution matched by Peabody
- Access to a range of wellbeing and support services
- Paid volunteering days
- Discounts on retail, travel, and more
Please read before applying
This is a Talent Pool advert, which means we’re gathering interest for future opportunities.
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll be in touch when a suitable vacancy becomes available.
You’ll need to be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and using a variety of equipment.
You may also be asked to take on additional health and safety responsibilities such as Fire Warden or First Aider.
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.
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Salary range
- £27,510 per year