Grounds maintenance (Idverde)

Idverde is Europe’s largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape construction projects, with an annual turnover of €500m and 5,500 colleagues operating throughout the UK, France, and the Netherlands. We offer a holistic range of services to support the creation, maintenance and management of landscapes throughout the UK, working with both public and private sector clients (including Telford & Wrekin Council) to deliver bespoke solutions for each project’s unique challenges. Students will be expected to conform to health and safety at all times and will receive adequate PPE and Training during an induction on the first day. A pre work experience meeting maybe arranged with the student to ensure that the correct PPE is provided before the first day.

Working Hours will be from 8am till 3.30pm Monday to Thursday. Friday 8am till 1pm.

Example schedule:

Day one

• morning - introduction to the supervisor, teams and induction at Granville House, Donnington
• afternoon - working with the litter team (litter pick and bins).

Day two

• morning - report at Granville House. Duties required at Telford Town Park will be general park maintenance which may include planting, weeding, pruning, litter picking, sweeping, emptying of bins, etc
• afternoon - general park maintenance.

Day three

• morning - report at Granville House. Observe and assist with play inspections around the borough, report any faults to the relevant supervisor and client. Tasks may include litter picks, emptying bins and general park/play area maintenance
• afternoon - assist with the play inspections.

Day four

• morning - report at Granville House. Duties required at Telford Town Park will be general park maintenance which may include planting, weeding, pruning, litter picking, sweeping, emptying of bins, etc
• afternoon - general park maintenance.

Day five

• morning - report to Granville House. Duties will include, observing and assisting with the mechanics for general tasks which will include cleaning, deliveries, and tasks that do not include mechanical operation
• afternoon - debrief and finish.

How to apply

To apply for one of our work experience placements please complete the application form below and then one of the team will be in touch. This form is a great way to tell us more about you, why you are interested in the placement and what your interests are.  

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Last updated: 18/03/2025 15:34