Location: Penge – Seymour Villas

Salary: £30,784 - £32,926 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week        

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract ending 2nd April 2027

This is a great opportunity to join our team, Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and Winner 2026 Inspiring Places to Work™ UK & Ireland

We’re seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Estate Services Team in South London.

Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of our estates, you’ll be carrying out tasks such as litter and leaves collection, use of petrol and electric tools, mowing and strimming of grassed areas, hedge trimming, general gardening duties (digging, planting, weeding and pruning) and transportation of grounds maintenance equipment using vans and towing trailers.

Representing Clarion, you will always be courteous and respectful with our residents, being always helpful.

Please review the full role profile Grounds Maintenance Operative and link below before applying.  Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities OD level 6 and 7

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Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 at midnight.  

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence as you may be required to drive company vehicles for work use only.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship.  You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.  

Act now – apply today!  This vacancy may close early without notice.