3 Months Contract with Local Authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and improvement tasks in parks and green spaces.
  


• Install, repair, and maintain park furniture, including benches, litter bins, signs, posts, and fencing.
  


• Conduct general grounds maintenance, such as vegetation clearance, shrub trimming, and weed control.
  


• Execute bin emptying, graffiti removal, and general cleaning tasks.
  


• Install memorial plaques and maintain play equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety.
  


• Operate power tools and machinery safely, adhering to training and health & safety protocols.
  


• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles, ensuring they are clean, safe, and operational.
  


• Conduct daily and periodic checks of vehicles and equipment.
  

Essential Experience

• Experience in general grounds maintenance or outdoor environmental work.
  


• Practical, hands-on experience in maintenance or landscaping tasks.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (Category B).
  


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage workload.
  


• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 7.25 hours per day.
  


• Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdom.
  


• A DBS check is required.
  


• A driving license is required.
  


• Interviews will be held at the Elmbridge Borough Council Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, KT10 9SD.
  


• The role operates on a bi-weekly schedule.
  


• The application deadline is 15th June 2026; apply as soon as possible.