• Careers Site Advertising End DateEnd Date:
    13 Oct 2026
  • All LocationsAll Locations:
    Gloucester
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £26,428 - £26,846 Per Annum
  • Service Area:
    Horticulture and Landscape
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    37
  • About The Role

  • We are looking for an enthusiastic Ground Maintenance Operative to help with the up keep of public spaces throughout Gloucester. This is a varied role and you will be carrying out a wide range of routine grounds maintenance throughout the season and other waste activities in various locations throughout the City and external locations.

    You will need…

    • Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight
    • A basic knowledge of horticulture
    • A basic knowledge of vehicles, plant and machinery for use within a grounds maintenance environment
    • A basic knowledge of health and safety requirements within a grounds maintenance environment
    • Previous experience of working with mobile or static plant and equipment.
    • To be a proactive team member with a positive attitude and customer focussed

    For further information please download the job description and person specification.

    Vacancies can close earlier than stated if a high number of applications have been received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible
     

    Applying through a job board? Don't worry – when you click to apply, you'll be redirected to our careers website to complete your application. This ensures your details are submitted securely, through our official recruitment system, and helps protect candidates from applying to roles that may no longer be live on third-party websites.

    What we can do for you
     
    • Driver CPC Training - We cover all costs to help you stay qualified. 
    • Learning & Progression - We support your growth, whether you're starting out or moving up. 
    • Flexible Working – Options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts. 
    • Community Impact - Help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener. 
    • Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years). 
    • Holiday Flexibility – Buy or sell up to 1 week of leave. 
    • Pension Support – 5% employer contribution to your retirement.
    • All employees have access to Ubico Perks, our rewards and benefits platform - offering exclusive discounts, deals and cashback on everyday essentials
    • 24/7 Support – Free, confidential helpline for you and your family. 
    • Health & Wellbeing – Free eye tests (role-dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources. 
    • Workplace Comforts – Free PPE, tea & coffee, and on-site parking.   
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  • About Us

  • We provide vital environmental services across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and West Oxfordshire - keeping communities clean and green. Our work includes waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, building cleaning, managing recycling centres and maintenance of our fleet.

    Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our strong work ethic and are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference. 

    To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and complete your application form and  supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.

    Ubico is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Pre-employment checks include medical screening, references, proof of identity and right to work, and may include criminal record verification.

    It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

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