Gardener/Grounds Maintenance Operative

We have an exciting opportunity for a new operative to work within a small, friendly, crucial service as part of the StreetScene department, carrying out green space maintenance duties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of looking after the Council’s Parks, gardens, open spaces and external contracted works, ensuring key areas are clean and look their best for everyone to enjoy. Typical tasks include maintenance of hedges, grassland areas, as well as minor arboricultural works and liaising with public in this key public facing role.

The applicant must be hardworking, able to work on their own initiative and within a small team. You will enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, be physically fit, have good communications skills and appreciate job satisfaction and completion.

Full PPE and training will be provided as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving a competent workforce. As part of our flexible approach, you may be required to work anywhere within South Hams and West Devon but will operate out of our Ivybridge depot.

For an informal discussion please contact Andre Gardner, Street Scene Supervisor on Andre.Gardner@swdevon.gov.uk or 01803 861105.

Closing date: 11 May 2026

Interview date: 20 May 2026