Planting & Maintenance Operative

| Glendale

Location: Stockwell, London

Salary: £28,681.29

Fixed Term: Full Time

Closing Date: Early applications advised

Job Description

Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at Stockwell working on a variety of sites across the region.

And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million. Winner of the 2025 Supreme Award and 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and experience of driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable. Applicants must be reliable and conscientious, have a can-do attitude and willingness to learn with the ability to work on their own initiative. Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks and use of handheld machinery is desirable but full training will be given.  The ideal candidate will be capable of performing demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions. You should be able to safely operate and maintain arboricultural tools and machinery, follow best practices in tree care, and accurately complete required records. Strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to high safety and environmental standards are essential. You will also be expected to stay up to date with arboricultural legislation and practices. For driving roles, the ability to read maps, plan efficient routes, and carry out vehicle checks is required. Desirable qualifications include experience in arboriculture or similar outdoor industries, a current First Aid certificate, relevant machinery and planting certifications, and prior experience with HGV or large vehicle operation. Highway excavation certification is also advantageous.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

Undertaking grounds maintenance work including mowing large grassed areas, strimming, blowing, line marking and renovation, hedge trimming along with general maintenance to shrub beds. Sports markings, hedge cutting and hard surface spraying operations.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and responsible Operative to join our Glendale Countryside team, supporting a range of arboricultural and environmental services. The role involves assisting with tree planting and maintenance, operating machinery and tools, clearing work sites, and supporting traffic management when required. You’ll be expected to work outdoors year-round, maintain equipment and PPE, and ensure all tasks are completed safely and to industry standards. Additional responsibilities include vehicle driving and maintenance—carrying out daily checks, cleaning, fuelling, and ensuring vehicles are ready for emergency use. All employees are expected to uphold our strong commitments to health & safety, environmental responsibility, equality of opportunity, and continuous improvement through compliance with our management systems and procedures. Training and development, including achieving relevant certificates of competence, will be supported.

What can Glendale offer you?

Competitive salary
Incremental annual leave
Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!