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Driver Caretaker

TN United Kingdom

London

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable Driver Caretaker to join their dedicated grounds maintenance team. This full-time role involves working across various council-managed sites, ensuring outdoor areas remain clean, green, and beautiful. You'll engage in essential tasks like mowing, planting, and using both hand and power tools to maintain public spaces. With a focus on teamwork and community service, this position offers a chance to make a positive impact while enjoying a structured schedule and the opportunity for overtime. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a full UK driving license, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in grounds maintenance preferred for public sector roles.
  • Ability to use landscaping tools safely; training available.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general grounds maintenance including mowing and weeding.
  • Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Tool Safety

Education

Full UK Driving Licence
PA1 & PA6 certificates

Tools

Lawn Mowers
Strimmer
Hand Tools
Power Tools

Job description

Work Location: Leyton E10 5NN, Leytonstone E11 3HF, and Walthamstow E17 4JF (and surrounding areas)
Pay Rate: £14 per hour

Industry: Public Sector and Government

We're looking for reliable, hard-working Driver Caretaker to join our busy grounds maintenance team. This is a full-time role working across a variety of council-managed and public sites.

Areas You'll Cover:

  • Libraries
  • Wedding Venues

Schedule:

  • Full-time | Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • 2-week site rotation
  • Overtime and weekend availability
  • Holiday cover may be required

Key Responsibilities:

  • General grounds maintenance (mowing, edging, weeding)
  • Planting and maintaining flowers, shrubs, and trees
  • Using hand and power tools for landscaping tasks
  • Operating and maintaining equipment (lawn mowers, strimmer)
  • Keeping outdoor areas clean and debris-free

Requirements:

  • Experience in grounds maintenance preferred to work for Public Sector and Government
  • Ability to use tools safely (training can be provided)
  • Physically fit to work outdoors in all conditions
  • Good time management and attention to detail
  • Full UK Driving Licence - required
  • PA1 & PA6 certificates - preferred

Main Locations: Leyton E10 5NN, Leytonstone E11 3HF, and Walthamstow E17 4JF (plus other local areas)

Apply now to work as a Driver Caretaker and help us keep our surroundings green, clean, and beautiful!

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