Gardener – Grounds Maintenance Operative

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

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

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading 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

Position: Grounds Maintenance Operatives

Salary: £24897 + 4% pay award from 1st April 2026

Location: Torrington, Coventry, CV4 9AJ

Hours: 37 hours, Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm

Basis: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for gardeners to join our busy grounds maintenance team to maintain our estates in Coventry.

You will be responsible for working as part of a team to deliver this service using various equipment including ride-on and all other mowers, hedge cutters, strimmmers, blowers etc. You will be working to a plan on each estate which will enable you to deliver a high standard of service across all areas.

In housing you can make a real difference, the role of Gardening - Estate Operative will involve:

• 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

As Estate Operative we need you to have:

• General knowledge of grounds maintenance
• Experience of grass cutting and collection, Grass cutting and collection, Hedge and bush reduction and shaping, Strimming, Weed management, Shrub maintenance, pruning and planting, Litter picking, Maintenance of hard standing areas
• Experience of using appropriate equipment including the operation of petrol machinery and ride on mowers
• Be able to undertake physical activities including lifting of heavy items and working to a high standard
• Experience of working in a team
• Able to maintain work records and reporting
• Experience of dealing with customers and commitment to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge in a gardening including the use of chemicals and equipment 
• Be able to work to and meet varying deadlines

• Current driving licence - Vehicle provided for work use.

We would be really excited if you have:

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

Manager’s Quote:

Join our gardening teams and take pride in keeping our Coventry estates looking their best. It’s more than a job — it’s a chance to make a visible impact, with great benefits and a competitive salary to match.

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 leaveat 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• 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

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture: 

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

Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in Maintenance Operations.

 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.

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

Interview date: 26th March 2026