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Grounds Maintenance Operative x 2 positions

Permanent – Full Time 37 hours

Grade C - £26,033 - £27,759 per annum

Closing Date for accepting applications: 28th July 2026

(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)

Key duties and responsibilities.

Working within the street scene department on the ground’s maintenance section, based at the Warley Depot.

To work in designated areas throughout the borough and will assist in the ground’s maintenance and cleansing of a wide range of council’s public spaces, open spaces, cemeteries, and parks.

Key skills required

• Current driving licence.

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

• High level of flexibility, positive can-do attitude.

• Working knowledge of sophisticated mowing equipment and handheld equipment such as strimmer’s, hedge cutters and other horticultural equipment.

• Experience in grounds maintenance works, such as pruning weeding, planting.

• Training in the use of ride on mowers desirable.

• High level of people skills.

• Experience of team working and lone working where required.

For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Lynch on 01277312701.