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Grounds Maintenance Worker (Level 1)

Salary £25,948.86 per annum
Location Ludlow
Hours 37
Contract Type Permanent

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Shropshire, maintaining the land owned by Connexus and its customers.

We offer annualised hours for our Grounds Maintenance Team which will be worked as follows:

During summer months (March to October) you will work 42.5 hours per week over five days from 7.30am-4.30pm

During winter months (November to February) you will work 26 hours per week over four days 7.30am-2.30pm

You will receive a consistent salary throughout the year.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • A valid driving licence is essential
  • The ability to lead a small team, implement health and safety procedures and carry out associated paperwork
  • Experience in carrying out grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, litter picking, weed control
  • The ability to demonstrate both knowledge and experience of both the use and maintenance of mechanically driven equipment
  • Experience of using a ride on mower is essential
  • Horticultural knowledge is desirable
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and flexible attitude
  • Excellent customer service attributes and behaviours, enhancing the customers experience

If you are able to demonstrate this, then we’d love to hear from you!

This role will be subject to a basic DBS check.

Shortlisting date:  24 April 2026

Interview date:     01 May 2026

 

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire. 

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.

Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays

Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Westfield Health healthcare plan

Continual learning and development opportunities

Continual learning and development opportunities

Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period)

Uniform, van and tools where required are provided

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