Grounds Maintenance Operative

Sodexo are seeking a skilled and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative in Stevenage (SG1 2NY) to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our corporate site. If you have a passion for the outdoors and creating beautiful surroundings, then we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Perform general Grounds Maintenance in line with the sites schedule

• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential problems

• Troubleshoot and report any equipment faults

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a similar role (preferable but not essential), with knowledge of gardening solutions and their uses

• Excellent communication skills and able to take instruction

• A strong understanding of how to use equipment and tools safely

• Problem solving and prioritisation skills

What we offer: 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• £11.20 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• Full training provided
• Parking available onsite or Shuttlebus
• 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service
• Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is (SG1 2NY)

**Please note; a full valid, clean, UK driving licence is required for this position**

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.