Grounds Maintenance Operative
Idverde
£12.21 per hour
Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11, United Kingdom
Full time
The Breakroom Take
About Idverde
Idverde is a outdoors facilities maintenance company. Their services include landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Job description from Idverde
Location: LoughboroughHourly Rate: £12.21
Contract type: Full time, seasonal - 6 months fixed-term contract
Working hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:30, Friday 07:00-13:00
About the role
We are looking for multiple Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our Loughborough team, to support through the busy spring & summer seasons. As part of this high performing team, you will keep a number of local sites in a wonderful condition for our client through grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, shrub & flower bed maintenance, spraying, and more. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.
Requirements
- Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required and experience of using related grounds maintenance tools and equipment, including pedestrian and ride on mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers.
- A full valid UK driving license is essential.
- PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable.
Why join us?
As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
- We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
- Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
- We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits
- Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
- Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
- Resources to manage your finances.
- Secure your future.
- Colleague of the month and annual awards.
- Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
- Comprehensive resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Idverde pay grounds maintenance operatives enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
43% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Idverde pay grounds maintenance operatives market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
40% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Idverde pay grounds maintenance operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for grounds maintenance operatives to book a holiday at Idverde?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
85% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Idverde managers change grounds maintenance operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for grounds maintenance operatives to take sick leave at Idverde?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
36% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for grounds maintenance operatives to work at Idverde?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
57% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and November 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do grounds maintenance operatives at Idverde recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do grounds maintenance operatives get enough training when they start at Idverde?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are grounds maintenance operatives given support to progress at Idverde?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do grounds maintenance operatives think Idverde head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do grounds maintenance operatives feel well informed about how Idverde is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
77% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Idverde employees say about their job
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Best thing
Nothing.
Worst thing
The managment and doing a job for min wage after they got rid of someone who ran team for 36k year im expected to run it on same pay as min wage
Team leader at Idverde, September 2024
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Best thing
Team work clients
Worst thing
Dog fouling fly tipping
Team leader at Idverde, March 2024
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