Grounds Operative

Job Title: Grounds Operative - Building Services & Maintenance
Location: Abergavenny
Employment Type: Temporary (36 Weeks)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 25 August 2025
Rate: PAYE £12.85/hour | Umbrella £16.32/hour

About the Role
Network Recruitment Wales is excited to recruit a dedicated Grounds Operative on behalf of our client for a 36-week temporary position to cover long-term sickness. Based in Abergavenny, this role sits within the Community & Place team and plays a vital part in delivering high-quality, visible grounds maintenance and street services across Monmouthshire.As a Grounds Operative, you’ll work closely with the Commercial and Operations Manager and a range of colleagues to maintain public spaces, verges, planting, schools, and contracted sites, ensuring a safe, clean, and sustainable environment. You’ll primarily focus on grounds maintenance but may also support street services, including litter picking and addressing fly-tipping, to uphold local environmental quality.This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of external clients, such as Monmouthshire Housing Association, Aneurin Bevan Health Trust, Heddlu Gwent Police, and various developers, as well as internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance tasks, including upkeep of public open spaces, verges, and planting.
• Support street services activities, such as litter picking and responding to fly-tipping.
• Deliver high-quality, visible services to external and internal clients.
• Work independently or as part of a team to maintain a safe, clean, and sustainable environment.
• Act as a first point of contact for external clients, ensuring excellent service delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential: Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Essential: Minimum of 2 years’ references/work history.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying tasks.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable services.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of Monmouthshire’s green spaces and community environment. With a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work with a variety of clients, this role offers both variety and purpose. If you’re passionate about maintaining safe and sustainable public spaces, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply
Please submit your CV, along with 2 years’ references/work history, to Network Recruitment Wales. Successful candidates will be required to provide a Confidentiality Agreement and Criminal Convictions Declaration upon offer acceptance.