Grounds Operative/Driver at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Details of the job offer

  2026-08-25
  Full Time
  Temporary

Grounds Operative / Van Driver

Are you experienced in grounds maintenance or looking to join an active outdoor team? We're hiring Grounds Operatives to support the upkeep of a local authority's parks and open spaces.

What You'll Do:

  • Operate mowers, plant, and grounds machinery (training provided)
  • Drive crew vehicles and lead teams at multiple locations
  • Follow clear instructions from management and maintain public parks and recreation grounds
  • Ensure safe working by using all provided personal protective equipment
  • Comply with health and safety guidance at all times

Shifts & Pay:

  • Up to 40 hours per week
  • Typical shifts: 7:30am-4:00pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am-3:00pm Fri or 6:00am-2:30pm Mon-Wed, 6:00am-2:00pm Thu-Fri
  • No work on Bank Holidays
  • £14.62 - £16.04 per hour (dependent on role)

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience with grounds machinery or willingness to learn
  • Full UK driving licence (held for 1+ years)
  • Reliable, safety-focused, and a good team player
  • Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different sites across the borough
  • Flexibility with working hours

Why join GI Group?

You'll also gain access to an excellent benefits package, including exclusive discounts and rewards on:

  • Entertainment tickets
  • Fashion & dining deals
  • Beauty & spa offers
  • Travel & motoring perks
  • Electronics discounts
  • Health & wellness benefits

So, why not take the Wheel NOW - and APPLY

  • Upload your CV to this advert
  • For any queries about this role or others we have on offer, please call our office on 0115 959 6933 or email
  • Rates advertised are including advanced holiday pay. PAYE without advanced holiday pay is also available

>>>>> Start your journey with GI Group and drive your career in the right direction <<<<<

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

  Driving
  Van Drivers
  6023 - Nottingham /
  £14.62 - £16.04 per hour
  GBP
  per hour
Grounds Operative/Driver
Temporary / Nottingham
Place of work - City:
Nottingham
Industrial sector:
Driving
Professional area:
Van Drivers
Number of vacancies:
2
Reference code:
6023
Reference office:
Nottingham
Salary:
£14.62 - £16.04 per hour
Salary to:
16.04
Salary per:
per hour
Job offer insertion date:
2026-08-25

Grounds Operative / Van Driver

Are you experienced in grounds maintenance or looking to join an active outdoor team? We're hiring Grounds Operatives to support the upkeep of a local authority's parks and open spaces.

What You'll Do:

  • Operate mowers, plant, and grounds machinery (training provided)
  • Drive crew vehicles and lead teams at multiple locations
  • Follow clear instructions from management and maintain public parks and recreation grounds
  • Ensure safe working by using all provided personal protective equipment
  • Comply with health and safety guidance at all times

Shifts & Pay:

  • Up to 40 hours per week
  • Typical shifts: 7:30am-4:00pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am-3:00pm Fri or 6:00am-2:30pm Mon-Wed, 6:00am-2:00pm Thu-Fri
  • No work on Bank Holidays
  • £14.62 - £16.04 per hour (dependent on role)

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience with grounds machinery or willingness to learn
  • Full UK driving licence (held for 1+ years)
  • Reliable, safety-focused, and a good team player
  • Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different sites across the borough
  • Flexibility with working hours

Why join GI Group?

You'll also gain access to an excellent benefits package, including exclusive discounts and rewards on:

  • Entertainment tickets
  • Fashion & dining deals
  • Beauty & spa offers
  • Travel & motoring perks
  • Electronics discounts
  • Health & wellness benefits

So, why not take the Wheel NOW - and APPLY

  • Upload your CV to this advert
  • For any queries about this role or others we have on offer, please call our office on 0115 959 6933 or email
  • Rates advertised are including advanced holiday pay. PAYE without advanced holiday pay is also available

>>>>> Start your journey with GI Group and drive your career in the right direction <<<<<

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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