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Ground Maintenance Operative Jobs in Exeter, England, UK at Service Care Solutions

Ground Maintenance Operative

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Exeter

£12.00per hour

3 month contract

Shift start times between 05:00 and 07:00, finish times between 13:00 and 18:00, covering 5 out of 7 days (37hpw)

About the Role:

Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a difference in your community? We’re looking for Ground Maintenance Operative to work in Exeter. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces, helping to ensure they remain welcoming for everyone.

Ground Maintenance Operative

Key Responsibilities:

Remove litter, empty bins, and clean public toilets or car parks as needed.

Address small-scale graffiti, fly posting, weed growth, and overhanging shrubs.

Conduct basic inspections of facilities and report maintenance issues.

Identify reactive tasks requiring specialist teams (e.g., grass cutting, tree work, deep cleaning).

Highlight issues such as fly-tipping, damaged furniture, stray dogs, abandoned vehicles, and illegal use of council land.

Follow

safety protocols

and complete training on the safe use of equipment and working practices.

Work across various shift patterns and duties, including city centre sweeping, van routes, car park cleaning, and deep cleaning.

Maintain basic records, such as play equipment checks and timesheets.

What We’re Looking For:

A reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in their work.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong

attention to detail

and commitment to maintaining public spaces to a high standard.

Flexibility

to work across different tasks and shifts.

A full, clean, manual UK driving licence is essential.

Referral Bonus

If this Temporary Ground Maintenance Operative role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Ground Maintenance Operative role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on (phone number removed) discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this Ground Maintenance Operative role doesn’t interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region

Title: Ground Maintenance Operative

Company: Service Care Solutions

Location: Exeter, England, UK

Category: Maintenance/Cleaning (Outdoor / Nature, General Labor, Summer Seasonal), Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Outdoor / Nature, General Labor, Summer Seasonal)

 

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