Grounds Maintenance Operatives

We are currently recruiting for 3 Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join a busy team delivering high-quality services across a range of sites. This is a great opportunity for individuals with grounds maintenance or horticultural experience who enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. Locations Available * Dumfries (DG2) – Up to 6-month assignment Working Hours * Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00 * Friday: 07:00 – 15:00 * 30-minute unpaid break daily The Role Working within a mobile grounds maintenance team, you will support the upkeep of outdoor spaces across multiple sites. Duties include: * Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general grounds maintenance * Clearing leaves, litter, and maintaining clean outdoor environments * Planting, pruning, and other horticultural tasks * Setting out and maintaining sports pitches (grass and synthetic) * Operating equipment such as strimmers, mowers, and small plant * Carrying out minor repairs (e.g. slabs, kerbs, surfaces) * Maintaining tools, vehicles, and machinery * Supporting seasonal work such as gritting and snow clearance About You We are looking for candidates who: * Have previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience * Are confident using strimmers, mowers, and small equipment * Hold a full UK driving licence (trailer towing desirable) * Have a good understanding of health & safety and COSHH * Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work * Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions Desirable * PA1 & PA6 (pesticides) certification * Experience with sports pitch marking/lining Additional Information * PVG clearance or Disclosure Scotland BASIC CHECK * Immediate starts available * Long-term opportunities for the right candidates If you’re looking for a hands-on, outdoor role and can start quickly, we’d love to hear from you