Grounds Maintenance Operative

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Grounds Maintenance Operative

We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to undertake the post of Grounds Maintenance Operative (Part Time) within the Grounds Maintenance Team.

About The Role

Working outdoors in all weathers across the Karbon footprint covering cyclical maintenance, garden clearances, grass cutting and associated works as directed by the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative. You'll operate and be responsible for a variety of Ride On and other horticultural equipment and drive an allocated Karbon vehicle.

About You

You'll have relevant experience in a similar role, you'll have a strong commitment to health and safety, quality service delivery and a high level of customer care and be able to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative.

Working With Us

You'll be part of our Grounds Maintenance Team, led by David Cook, Grounds Maintenance Team Leader. If you'd like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to David at on or Adam Birks, Grounds Maintenance Team Leader on .

Key Details

• Grounds Maintenance Operative - permanent role
• Salary is £26,020 per annum (pro rata)
• Location: Newburn
• 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 07:00am till 15:00pm)

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 20 September 2026

Interview date

Expected to be week commencing 28 September 2026

We’re Inclusive

We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview. Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at

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