Hedge Cutting jobs in Shrewsbury

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Halesfield (West Midlands-based sites)
Salary:£28,000 – £29,000 per year
Hours: Averaging 40 hours per week annually

• March–October:45 hours per week

• November–February:30 hours per week

About Prime Facility Services

Prime Facility Services provides high‑quality Facilities Management Services across the West Midlands. Operating from our unit in Halesfield, our teams work across a wide variety of sites, ensuring outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well‑presented all year round.

We pride ourselves on professionalism, reliability, reactivity and delivering an excellent service to every customer.

The Role

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operativeto join our established team. You will be responsible for a range of grounds maintenance tasks as well as general upkeep and basic maintenance of equipment.

This is a practical, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and can operate effectively across different sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, leaf clearance, and weed control

• Maintain outdoor spaces to a high standard across various client sites

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic — we value people who work hard, support their team, and are genuinely pleasant to work with

• Hours of work are planned in line with seasonal demand and average 40 hours per week over the course of the year. Actual working hours are allocated on an annualised hours basis, meaning you will work different numbers of hours throughout the year — with summer being the busiest period.
  Bank holiday working is required.

• Conduct basic maintenance and checks on tools and machinery

• Ensure equipment is used safely and stored correctly

• Work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from supervisors

• Travel to sites across the West Midlands as required

• Adhere to all company health and safety procedures

Working Hours

About You

Essential:

• Experience in grounds maintenance or outdoor labouring roles

• Ability to use grounds maintenance tools and equipment safely

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather

• Good timekeeping, reliability, and a positive work ethic

• Full UK driving licence (essential for site travel)

• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (including children’s barred list) due to work in school environments

Desirable:

• Experience driving large vehicles trailers.

• Experience using ride-on mowers, trimmers, or other machinery

• PA1/6 Licence for pesticide spraying.

• Basic mechanical or equipment maintenance knowledge

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £28,000 – £29,000 per year

• Stable, year‑round employment with averaged hours

• Varied work across multiple West Midlands locations

• Supportive team environment

• Training and development opportunities

• Referral programme