Grounds Maintenance Operative

13 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Purpose

To maintain parks, open spaces, sports facilities, and public areas through grounds maintenance, horticultural, and environmental services, ensuring a safe, clean, and attractive environment for the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out ground maintenance, landscaping, planting, and horticultural work.
  


• Maintain sports pitches, fine turf areas, and public open spaces.
  


• Conduct litter picking, weed removal, sweeping, and graffiti removal.
  


• Inspect and maintain play areas, reporting defects and hazards.
  


• Operate grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers.
  


• Drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and carry out vehicle/equipment safety checks.
  


• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and work effectively as part of a team.
  

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar outdoor role.
  


• Experience using grounds maintenance machinery and hand-held equipment.
  


• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
  


• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  


• Good communication and teamwork skills.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (Car).
  


• Maximum of 3 penalty points.
  

Desirable Qualifications

• PA1/PA6 Herbicide Certification.
  


• Category BE Licence.
  


• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture, Landscaping, or Grounds Maintenance.
  


• LANTRA Certificates and/or First Aid qualification.
  

Additional Information

• Based at Clean & Green Environmental Depot, Brownhills, WS8 7EN.
  


• This is a 13-month temporary assignment with the potential for extension based on operational requirements.
  


• Pay Rate: £18.44 per hour UMB
  

·         Location: Clean & Green Environmental Depot, Brownhills, WS8 7EN

·         Contract: Temporary (13 months, with potential extension)

·         Hours: 37 hours over 4 days, 6:30am–4:30pm, with a 45-minute unpaid break

·         Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and a strong commitment to maintaining public spaces to a high standard.

• The role involves regular manual handling and physical activity and requires working in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
  

·         We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.

·         Closing date: asap – early applications are encouraged.