Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location

Tamworth and surrounding areas

Why Join Bromford?

- Great Place to Work: We are committed to fostering a work environment where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are celebrated. At Bromford, every team member's contributions are valued, and we work together to create a culture of respect, support, and growth.
- Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming individuals from all cultures, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and backgrounds. Whatever your story, we value the unique perspective you bring.

Join Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship, and become part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the Midlands and South West — all backed by the scale and ambition of the Bromford Flagship group.

What We’re Looking For

- Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping, or a willingness to learn and grow in the field
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
- Comfortable with using technology and basic mobile devices
- Passion for delivering excellent customer service to people of all backgrounds

What You’ll Be Doing

- Maintaining communal green spaces that are welcoming for everyone
- Engaging with residents from diverse backgrounds and delivering high-quality service
- Operating equipment such as mowers, hedge cutters, and brush cutters (training provided)
- Traveling across Tamworth and surrounding areas, ensuring safe and well-maintained environments

Benefits package

- Salary: £26,280 per year, with an annual salary review
- Performance Bonus: Based on individual and company-wide targets
- Company-provided equipment: Van, mobile phone, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform for business use
- Annual leave: 27 days per year, plus bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Pension options: Choose from two pension schemes, with employer contributions of up to 10%
- Personal benefits fund: £500 annual allowance for benefits such as private medical insurance, dental treatment, critical illness cover, or gym membership
- Wellbeing Support– not just for you, but also for your partner, children, parents, and siblings. Plus, access to a free app with virtual GP services and mental health resources.
- Retail discounts: Save money on groceries, clothing, electronics, and more
- Drinks card providing up to £30 per month for hot or cold drinks while working (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
- Family Leave– supporting colleagues with parental and dependant responsibilities, including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental, dependent care, and carers’ leave.

Additional requirements

- Due to the nature of the role, a Basic DBS check will be required to ensure a secure environment.

At Bromford, we understand that diversity makes us stronger. We celebrate the different cultures, religions, sexual orientations, and experiences that make each team member unique. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, knowing that we all bring something valuable to the table.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career? Apply Now

Closing date for applications: 9th October 2025

Please apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact The Resourcing Team, at recruitment@bromford.co.uk.

About us

We’re part of one of the biggest housing associations in the country, Bromford Flagship. As Bromford, our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive.

We provide over 47,000 homes in the West Midlands and West of England; we have relationships with more than 112,000 customers; we have a strong balance sheet and we plan to deliver 11,000 more homes by 2032.

But we’re only just getting started.

Through place-based working, our people build progress from the ground up. You’ll find us at the heart of the communities we serve, forging stronger neighbourhood relationships, reacting faster to shifting needs, and planning smarter.

And we’ve created a thriving place of our own – giving brilliant people like you the tools and opportunities to build a future.

With development that helps you grow in your role, build future-ready skills, and perform at your best. All within a vibrant and inclusive culture guided by our DNA (https://www.bromford.co.uk/careers/working-for-bromford/).

We’re a place for people determined to make a difference.

Bromford. A place to make your own.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud Disability Confident (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Great Place To Work Certified

Bromford have once again been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 24 – Nov 25). The 2024 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 91% of our employees were made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women for two years running (2023 and 2024) demonstrating that all colleagues, regardless of gender, can thrive at Bromford.

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