Grounds Maintenance Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
Over the last 35 years, The CGM Group has grown into the region’s leading Grounds Maintenance company. We provide a wide and varied range of services including Grounds Maintenance, Horticulture, Arboriculture, and Landscaping, to both the public and private sector clients.
We are looking to recruit Grounds Maintenance Operatives for our Corby depot. You will be achieving high standards for maintenance across the site.
**Immediate start available**
This role is being offered on a full-time basis. We have Seasonal and Permanent contracts available. Hours of work are: 7 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
What you'll be doing...
To operate a range of commercial equipment including ride-on mowers, strimmer's, hedge cutters, and line marking equipment
To ensure all machinery, equipment and vehicles are well maintained at all times
Ensuring all machinery, equipment, and vehicles used are clean, present, safely stored, free from rubbish, and fit for purpose.
Initial marking out of sports pitches
Over marking of sports pitches
Mowing grass areas
Strimming
Pruning shrubs and hedges with mechanical and hand-operated equipment.
Weeding
Leaf collecting
Edging
Digging/forking of beds and borders
Deadheading of flowers
Planting new areas
Soil preparation
Fertiliser spreading
- A driving license is essential
- PA1 and PA6 would be desirable.
What's in it for you...
You will be encouraged and supported to complete any necessary courses to help improve your professional development. You will be provided with full PPE, equipment provided including a Company Vehicle.
In addition, we offer;
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Full-time, Permanent and Seasonal contracts
- Monday to Friday only
- Reward scheme
- Seasonal Bonus
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Parking
- Refer A Friend Scheme
Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Please apply using the link provided and include your desired salary expectations.
CGM Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Grounds Maintenance Operatives roles across CGM Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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