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    Grounds Maintenance Operatives

    Job Type:

    Self-Employed

    Posted:

    Location(s):

    Kent

    Job Description:

    Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

    Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”​

    Job Overview
    We’re expanding our Grounds Maintenance team to help maintain parks, leisure centres, public spaces, and office car parks across Medway. You’ll work as part of a small team delivering high-standards of grounds care using professional equipment and modern maintenance methods. This is a long-term project with year-round work.

    Responsibilities

    • Grass cutting (ride-on & pedestrian mowers)
    • Strimming, edging and brush-cutting
    • Athletics line marking and track support
    • Hedge trimming, shrub pruning & weeding
    • Litter picking & site cleansing
    • Seasonal planting and general horticulture
    • Supporting tree teams (cross-cutting, chipper ops)
    • Supporting fencing teams (basic post & rail, stock fencing)

    What we’re looking for:

    Essential

    • Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
    • Full UK Driving licence
    • Reliable, punctual, and able to work outdoors in all weather
    • Strong work ethic and attention to detail

    Desirable

    • PA1/PA6
    • CAT & Genny
    • NPTC Chainsaw/Chipper
    • Basic fencing experience
    • First Aid.

    Hours

    47.5 per week (Mon-Fri, occasional weekends)

    Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

    All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.