Driveway jobs in Newport

Ground Helper

Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology

Location: Bristol, BS34 7QS

Hours of work: 40

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 15:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £13.45

Do you have a passion for working outdoors and helping to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy being hands-on and working as part of a supportive team?

As a Ground Helper, you will play an important role in maintaining the company’s outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring the grounds are clean, safe, and presentable for customers, colleagues, and visitors.

You will support day-to-day grounds maintenance activities and help deliver a consistent, high-quality service.

The Role

• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all grounds, paths, pavements, and entrances
• Clear litter, weeds, brush, and debris daily
• Water flowers, plants, lawns, and turf areas as required
• Support general gardening tasks such as weeding, trimming, mulching, planting, and edging
• Assist with mowing, fertilising, seeding, and maintaining healthy grass areas
• Remove dirt from pavements and driveways
• Support special landscaping or planting projects when required
• Take care of groundskeeping tools, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety and manual handling procedures
• Report hazards, near misses, or maintenance issues to your supervisor or manager
• Help ensure the grounds are safe and usable for guests and visitors at all times

About You

• Reliable and hardworking with a positive, professional attitude
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• A strong team player who works well with colleagues, supervisors, and site users
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact politely and professionally
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely under pressure
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Basic knowledge of Health, Safety, and manual handling (desirable)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in their environment, and wants to be part of a team delivering a high-quality grounds maintenance service.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,

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ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.

To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/

Work Location: In person