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Grounds Maintenance Operative - Kingdom Housing Association
Created: 15/10/2026News/Events Category: Job Vacancies
Post: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Organsiation: Kingdom Housing Association
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: £28,553 to £30,998 per annum
Location: Glenrothes
Closing date: 1 November 2026
Kingdom Group is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join its Neighbourhood Team, helping to maintain outdoor spaces and deliver high-quality services for customers and communities across its areas of operation.
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to providing great homes, services, people and communities. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining gardens and communal areas, supporting the delivery of excellent customer service and helping to create welcoming neighbourhoods.
Key responsibilities
The Grounds Maintenance Operative will:
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Respond to customer queries while working on site, in line with Kingdom's customer service standards.
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Identify and report damage to gardens, trees and hedging, carrying out repairs where possible.
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Use relevant online platforms to maintain accurate records.
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Work collaboratively with the Grounds Maintenance Team to deliver a high-quality customer experience.
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Operate and carry out basic maintenance on machinery and equipment, following health and safety regulations.
About the successful candidate
Applicants should have:
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An SVQ Level 1 qualification or equivalent.
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Experience in a semi-skilled manual labour role.
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An understanding of the safe use of relevant products, machinery and equipment.
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The ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
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Knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
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An understanding of health and safety legislation.
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Good customer service skills.
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The ability to identify, assess and quantify risks.
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Strong attention to detail.
Why work for Kingdom Group?
Kingdom Group believes every role contributes to improving lives, supporting communities and delivering positive outcomes for customers.
The organisation holds Investors in People Gold and Investors in Young People Platinum accreditations, reflecting its commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development and a positive working environment.
Employees benefit from a supportive and collaborative workplace that values diversity and inclusion, promotes work-life balance and flexibility, and offers opportunities for learning and development.
An inclusive employer
Kingdom Group welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
As part of its commitment to helping eradicate homelessness, Kingdom particularly welcomes applications from people who are currently registered as homeless or have been within the last 12 months.
Applicants who meet this criterion and the essential requirements for the role are guaranteed an interview. Successful candidates who are homeless when offered the role will also be offered a tenancy in one of Kingdom's properties through the Naumann Initiative.
Applicants wishing to be considered under this scheme should state this in the supporting information section of their application.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted online via the Kingdom Group jobs website.
Closing date: 1 November 2026
Interview date: 11 November 2026
Interview location: Saltire Centre, Glenrothes
For further information about the role or to request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact the Employee Lifecycle Team:
Telephone: 01592 632577
Email: [email protected]
Kingdom Housing Association is a registered Scottish charity (SC000874).
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