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Grounds Person

Posted 05th May 2026

REFERENCE

30343_1777994455

Location
Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary
Up to£12.87/hr
Job Type
Permanent

Are you passionate about ground keeping, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Grounds Person to join our Facilities Team

Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing

About the Role:

Based in the Ipswich Region you will be working 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks of the year on annualised hours. You'll play a key role in maintaining public spaces such as parks, office grounds, and local grass verges among other areas, ensuring that all are kept neat and tidy and to the highest standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carry out routine tasks such as mowing, strimming, edging, and leaf clearance.
  • Operate and maintain grounds machinery and hand tools safely.
  • Report faults, arrange servicing, and ensure equipment is stored securely.
  • Collect and dispose of litter, debris, and green waste responsibly.
  • Assist with recycling initiatives and sustainable grounds practices.

Who are we looking for?

  • A reliable and hardworking grounds person
  • Good attention to detail
  • Able to work independently

What You'll Bring

  • Strong attention to detail with a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces.
  • Enhanced DBS is required or willing to obtain one
  • A full Clean Drivers License
  • Physical stamina to perform manual labour in various weather conditions.
  • Right to work in the uk

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If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas

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