Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative - Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £12.30 per hour plus Veolia benefits and company pension

Hours: 37 hours weekly between:

07:00 - 15:00 Monday to Thursday.

07:00 - 14:30 Fridays

Location: Solihull, B91 2LW

Fixed Term Contract: Start: ASAP End date: 24th October 2025

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave (pro rata)
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Maintain and enhance public spaces through comprehensive grounds care, including lawn maintenance, planting, landscape upkeep, and litter removal, while ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Various tasks including but are not limited to, grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, bin servicing, litter picking, as well as shrub and flower bed maintenance and more
• Conduct daily inspections using vehicle check books, equipment check books, and HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) books, adhering to guidelines in the Driver/Operator handbook to ensure safety and compliance.
• Ensure that each day all completed work is detailed on your daily worksheet/Tablet
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation in relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads
• Conform to all applicable site rules when offloading at disposal sites.
• Carry out any other duties that may be required as directed by your line manager

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Good knowledge of health and Safety
• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment

Desirable:

• Prior Grounds maintenance experience.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.