Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary/package: £31,559.99 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week Monday-Friday with Saturday-Sunday shifts every 6 weeks.
Due to the nature of the work being carried out, the successful candidate will need to have a Full (Clean) UK Driving Licence and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by the company.
We’re looking for a dedicated, proactive, and safety-conscious Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Landscape Services team. In this hands-on role, you’ll carry out a variety of outdoor maintenance duties from grass cutting and border work to hedge trimming and maintaining public open spaces. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work and want to be part of a company that supports the local community, this could be the role for you.
Who we are
Landscape Services, part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) is a specialist provider of outdoor maintenance and management services, offering expertise in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture, and landscaping. With over 80 years of combined experience in both public and private sectors, our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions that support and sustain our clients’ green spaces.
Why this role matters
Our Grounds Maintenance Operatives play a crucial role in maintaining outdoor environments for our clients. Your work directly contributes to the safety, functionality and visual appeal of public and educational spaces. Whether maintaining sports fields, responding to weather incidents or interacting with clients, your dedication ensures Landscape Services consistently delivers quality results.
What you’ll be doing
Carrying out ground’s maintenance tasks including grass cutting, border work, hedge trimming and sports field upkeep.
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety practices.
Conducting safety checks on equipment and reporting any issues.
Using equipment and materials safely, following best practices.
Delivering excellent customer service and representing Landscape Services professionally.
Liaising with clients to address any concerns and resolve on-site issues.
Supporting additional operational needs such as snow clearing or managing flooded areas, when required.
What we’re looking for
Experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role.
Knowledge of horticulture and safe operational procedures.
Demonstrable experience with mowing and grounds care equipment.
Basic machinery maintenance skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
A self-motivated, reliable individual with a strong work ethic.
Ability to travel to and from Tonbridge for work.
What you’ll get in return
Salary of £31,559,99 per annum.
25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.
Birthday Day Off.
One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
Life assurance cover.
Why CSG?
CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.
We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.
As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.
Creating impact
As one the UK’s largest publicly owned, privately run organisations, Commercial Services Group offer the best of both worlds. Clear commercial expertise and a deep commitment to transparency, compliance and social value.
With over 90 years of experience, we work in partnership with public sector organisations to deliver tailored, impactful and sustainable services.
Commercial Services Group is dedicated to driving lasting social impact and empowering communities across the UK and internationally. We reinvest our profits directly into frontline services, delivering lasting value for future generations.
Our Divisions:
🏫Children & Education: Delivering everything needed to create the ideal learning environment, choose from over 24,000 products and comprehensive services including HR support, teacher training, recruitment, payroll and more.
🏆People & Talent: Our talent management solutions are designed to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in the industry. We offer a range of services from recruitment to professional development.
🌱Energy & Environment: We are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint, embrace environmentally friendly practices and manage energy procurement effectively.
🤝Procurement & Partnerships: Our procurement services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions through strategic partnerships.
Our purpose
Supporting the delivery of better public services to help people live, learn and thrive.
Our vision and mission
Creating value and impact for every customer, every day. By working collaboratively and commercially – driving innovation and service excellence.
