Grounds Maintenance Operative x 2
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Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk if you are having difficulty applying online.
Grounds Maintenance Operative x 2
Salary £24,335 - £25,328 pa
36 Hours
Spelthorne Borough Council is looking for two reliable and enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our Parks and Open Spaces team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest in gardening, horticulture and the upkeep of public open spaces. Working as part of the team, you will help maintain the Walled Garden in Sunbury on Thames and associated grounds to a safe, attractive and well-presented standard for residents and visitors.
About the role
You will support the day-to-day maintenance of the Walled Garden and surrounding open spaces, carrying out a range of practical outdoor tasks. Duties will include grass cutting, planting, watering, weeding, edging, pruning, hedge trimming, seasonal clearance, litter removal and general site maintenance.
You will also use a range of grounds maintenance tools and equipment, such as mowers, strimmers, blowers and hand tools, once suitable training has been provided. You will be expected to follow safe working practices, use appropriate personal protective equipment and report any defects, hazards or maintenance issues to the Team Leader.
About you
We are looking for someone who is dependable, punctual and happy to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. You should have a genuine interest in plants, gardening and public open spaces, along with the ability to work safely, methodically and as part of a team.
You will need to communicate appropriately with residents, visitors, colleagues and contractors, and be willing to learn new skills as required. Previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
Key requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- A keen interest in gardening, plants and maintaining public open spaces
- Reliability, punctuality and a methodical approach to work
- The ability to undertake practical outdoor work safely and consistently
- A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good awareness of health and safety requirements
- Appropriate communication skills when dealing with residents and visitors
Previous grounds maintenance or horticultural experience, knowledge of Spelthorne, experience using grounds maintenance tools or machinery, and a full clean manual driving licence would be desirable but not necessary.
Our commitment
Spelthorne Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a healthy and safe working environment.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work and would like to help keep our parks and open spaces safe, attractive and welcoming, we would like to hear from you.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year.
Closing date: 11 September 2026 (noon)
Interview date: 18 September
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Spelthorne Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Please see more information here Local government in Surrey is changing | Spelthorne Borough Council and also Future Surrey – Surrey LGR Hub
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Salary range
- £24,335 - £25,328 per year