Gardener - Grounds Maintenance Operative

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Grounds Maintenance?

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK’s most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

You must be able to drive a manual company vehicle as part of your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grass cutting and collection
• Removal and disposal of green waste
• Hedge and bush reduction and shaping
• Strimming
• Weed management
• Shrub maintenance, pruning and planting
• Litter picking
• Maintenance of hard standing areas

We would be really excited if you have:

• PA1 & PA6 spraying licence
• Banksman training
• Licence to drive a trailer

Manager’s Quote:

You’ll work as part of a team to deliver grounds maintenance using equipment such as ride-on mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers, and blowers. Each estate has a set plan to help ensure high standards across all areas

What We Offer:

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year

Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year

Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)

Organisational sick pay

Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match

Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package.

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.

Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture: 

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in Grounds Maintenance.

 We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

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Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: 9th January 2026

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time.  We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. 

• Proud Corporate Member of WISH - The Network for Women Working in Social Housing
• Citizen Housing is a Disability Confident Employer
• Official Accredited Living Wage Employer