Ground Maintenance/Landscaping Operative

About the role

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Landscaping Co-Ordinator to lead our grounds maintenance and landscaping team. This is a hands-on role combining site supervision with practical landscaping work, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans and specifications with cost estimates for current and development work; arrange existing and proposed workload
• Liaise with client and other departments regarding workload and any synergies which could affect efficiencies
• Maintenance and upkeep of shrub beds, trees, tubs, hanging baskets and upkeep of mowed areas
• Winter Duties
• Inspect work to ensure compliance and approve quality of work in line with pre-determined KPI’s
• Manage own time and the time of the team
• Head up our site Bio - Diversity
• Supervise and motivate landscaping operatives on site
• Plan daily tasks and allocate resources effectively
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Carry out practical landscaping and grounds maintenance duties
• Operate and oversee use of machinery and equipment
• Complete basic site paperwork and reports

Requirements

• Proven experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance (essential)
• Good knowledge of horticulture, hard and soft landscaping
• PA1/PA6, first aid, or machinery tickets (an advantage)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

About the company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Benefits

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career
• Retail Perks: Exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources with our Hapi app
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)