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Grounds Maintenance Operative – Help Keep Our Communities Green, Clean and ThrivingThis 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<ul><li>Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery</li><li>Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers</li><li>Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste</li><li>Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance</li><li>Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety</li><li>Support tree maintenance teams and help keep waterways clean and clear</li><li>Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience in grounds maintenance</li><li>Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment</li><li>Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices</li><li>NVQ Level 1 or equivalent</li><li>A current UK driving licence</li><li>Physically fit and ready for hands-on work</li><li>Clear and polite communication skills</li></ul>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<ul><li>30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please read before applyingThis 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 <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a>





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Peabody

Environmental Operative - Grounds  Maintenance

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Arboriculture Officer REF: 2410 PO1: £43,308 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852 pa inc&nbsp; Full-Time Permanent Contract About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: This is an exciting opportunity to join Lambeth’s Tree Services team, offering a wide range of tree management services in house and to private clients locally and further afield. Post holders will be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team including climbers, ground staff, tree officers and the wider Lambeth Landscapes operation. You can expect&nbsp;excellent training opportunities and career development within Lambeth Council. About the Role: The council is responsible for the management and maintenance of a large stock of trees in our public realm. We aim to ensure the borough’s trees are maintained in a healthy and safe condition whilst maximising the environmental and economic benefits they bring. Supporting the Tree Services Manager, the post holder will be responsible for recording and inspecting trees, preparing work programmes, maintaining accurate records on our Ezytreev database, issuing tree works orders and overseeing tree planting schemes.&nbsp; As a front-line member of staff, you will be required to deal with tree-related enquiries and act as a key point of contact with the public and stakeholders. This will include carrying out site visits anywhere in the borough and beyond and providing technical advice.&nbsp; The successful candidate will have substantive knowledge and experience in the arboricultural industry, have been involved in the management of a large tree stock previously, as well as hold a clean driver’s licence. The post holder will be required to have at least a Level 4 qualification in arboriculture, be able to use IT data systems and communicate clearly both in writing and verbally. Contracted working hours are 35 per week Monday to Friday, and candidates must also be available to participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota. As well as good rates of pay, generous annual leave entitlement, a final salary pension scheme, successful applicants will be provided with full PPE and kit provided, excellent training and opportunities for developing your career within the tree service team and wider Lambeth Landscapes operations. If you are&nbsp;self-motivated, hard-working, and committed to delivering arboricultural services to the highest standards, then we would love to hear from you. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: Core values and behaviours demonstrating equity, kindness, accountability and ambition. You will have experience and knowledge appropriate to the position, including: Relevant arboricultural qualifications and certificates.&nbsp; For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description &amp; Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ajay Joshi – <a href="mailto:ajoshi@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">ajoshi@lambeth.gov.uk</a> Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm Sunday 2nd November 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here

Lambeth Council

Arboricultural Officer

Are you passionate about upskilling teams, creating impactful training programs and sharing your technical expertise? Do you thrive on building connections with individuals and inspiring others to achieve excellence?As a Horticultural Technical Lead, you’ll play a vital role in implementing strategic plans such as the Living in the Landscape strategy and the Biodiversity Action Plan, ensuring Thamesmead’s public realm and landscapes achieve exemplary standards. Acting as the bridge between strategic planning and operational delivery, you’ll provide technical expertise, deliver innovative training programs, and collaborate with various teams to meet ambitious environmental goals.Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of Thamesmead’s landscapes, providing opportunities to lead on biodiversity, sustainability, and innovation in horticultural practices while empowering teams to grow and excel.What you’ll do<ul><li>Guiding teams on the implementation of the Estate Management Plan and biodiversity goals.</li><li>Reviewing and developing landscape management plans to meet legal, ecological, and sustainability standards.</li><li>Conducting research and data collection using GIS systems to monitor plant health, habitats, and biodiversity.</li><li>Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs to upskill current and new team members.</li><li>Collaborating with external stakeholders like London Wildlife Trust and Thames21 to maximize project outcomes.</li><li>Supporting the planning and refurbishment of hard and soft landscape areas in line with zero-carbon ambitions.</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>A relevant degree in horticulture or landscape disciplines, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Knowledge of parks, water, and amenity horticulture management, with a strong understanding of sustainability practices.</li><li>Experience in conducting training needs analysis and delivering training programs.</li><li>The ability to connect with individuals, inspire teams, and foster collaboration.</li><li>Solid understanding of survey, research, and data analysis techniques for horticultural sites.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel).</li><li>A driving licence and a passion for delivering high-quality environmental services.</li></ul>Professional membership in a recognised body, such as the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, is advantageous but not essential.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<ul><li>30 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year.</li><li>A flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discounts.</li><li>Life assurance of 4x your salary.</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution.</li></ul>Please read before applyingIf you have any questions about this role, please contact <a href="mailto:victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk</a>.Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than stated depending on the number of high-quality applications received. Interviews will take place on Monday 10th November in person at our offices in Hailey Road, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AAYou must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody cannot offer Visa sponsorship.





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Horticultural Technical Lead 

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Join Our Talent Pool and Help Keep Peabody’s Communities Green and WelcomingDo 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<ul><li>Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery.</li><li>Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers.</li><li>Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste.</li><li>Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance.</li><li>Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety.</li><li>Support tree maintenance and help keep waterways clean and clear.</li><li>Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform.</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience in grounds maintenance</li><li>Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment</li><li>Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices</li><li>NVQ Level 1 or equivalent</li><li>A current UK driving licence</li><li>Physically fit and able to carry out demanding tasks</li><li>Clear and polite communication skills</li></ul>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<ul><li>30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Company van</li><li>Up to 4% pension contribution matched by Peabody</li><li>Access to a range of wellbeing and support services</li><li>Paid volunteering days</li><li>Discounts on retail, travel, and more</li></ul>Please read before applyingThis 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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