Groundskeeper

We are looking for a Groundskeeper to join our Sports & Horticulture team in Merton. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining numerous sports grounds including cricket, rugby, bowls and football pitches as well as other sports surfaces from time to time. You will be pruning & maintaining shrubs, cutting and trimming hedges with power machinery, grass cutting with powered mowers and strimmers, and planting and bedding plants.

• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous horticultural/sports grounds maintenance experience, as well as bedding schemes experience.
• Experience using powered mowers and grounds maintenance machinery.
• An understanding of what it takes to maintain fine turf and specialist grounds.
• A full valid UK driving license is essential as this is part of a mobile team.
• PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable., Disability Confident
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As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive., We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.


• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times., Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Resources to manage your finances.
• Secure your future.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.