Grounds Maintenance Operative Vacancy

About the role

Join an in-house team that embraces quality of work and prides itself on the community it serves. This role is not just a functional position but one that values finesse, quality of workmanship, and community engagement. You’ll oversee a one-mile radius including over 10,000 residents, five play areas, parks, a nature reserve, allotments, a cemetery, a churchyard, and sports pitches.

Your work will span a variety of tasks: grounds maintenance, funerals, park checks, basic tree work, allotments, flower beds, litter picking, bin emptying, risk assessments, health and safety checks, and participation in the Summer and Christmas Lights Switch-on events.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance across parks, play areas, and sports pitches
• Basic tree work and allotment upkeep
• Litter picking and bin emptying
• Conducting risk assessments and health and safety checks
• Assisting with funerals and cemetery maintenance
• Churchyard upkeep
• Participating in community events (e.g., Summer and Christmas Lights Switch-on)
• Operating Council-owned utility vehicles

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in a similar outdoor-based role
• Vocational or in-house training—or qualification—related to Grounds Maintenance
• Valid UK driving licence (for use of Council-owned vehicles)
• Basic, proficient handwriting skills for paperwork sign-off
• Adaptability and composure to handle changing plans (e.g., weather disruptions, funeral rearrangements)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team

Benefits

• Local government pension with a 20.1% employer contribution rate
• Fully funded training and support to attain licences and qualifications
• 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a three-day Christmas break
• Overtime opportunities for seasonal Council events
• Close-knit, supportive team environment

Pay

£13.26 – £13.47 per hour

Schedule

• Core hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Thursday
• Friday finish at 2:30 PM
• 39-hour working week
• Part-time job share arrangements considered