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Current Opportunities

Opportunity

Role
Cleaner and Ground Maintenance Operative
Location
Ashford, Kent

Posted 10th October 2025

Cleaner and Grounds Maintenance Operative

As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate and driven individuals with cleaning and gardening skills to join our friendly team.

The Job

This role offers a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining communal areas across residential developments in Kent and the surrounding areas, including, but not limited to:

Gardening Duties:

  • Grass cutting and lawn maintenance
  • Hedge trimming and shaping
  • Strimming and edging grass areas
  • Weed spraying and removal
  • Pruning trees, shrubs, and plants
  • General garden tidying and waste disposal

Communal Cleaning Duties:

  • Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas
  • Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
  • Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
  • Sweeping and mopping hard floors

What You Need

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining consistently high standards of work. A naturally proactive individual with a keen eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be reliable, conscientious, and always strive to exceed client expectations.

  • Works well independently and as part of a team
  • Maintains a professional and friendly approach at all times
  • Follows health and safety procedures at all times
  • Shows initiative in identifying and addressing issues
  • Is physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
  • Has a full, clean driving license (essential for the role)

Job Location: Ashford, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

How to apply

In writing please send CV & cover letter to:

HR Department Gateway Group Services Ltd
Gateway House
10 Coopers Way
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 5TE

By email please state the position you're applying for, to:

careers@gatewayplc.co.uk

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