Parks & Countryside Officer

Salary :

£17.25 - 17.25 hourly

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

Maldon, United Kingdom

Job Description - Parks & Countryside Officer

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

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Job Purpose

As a Parks & Countryside Officer, you will support the maintenance and improvement of parks, open spaces and countryside areas, helping to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and well-presented for residents and visitors.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Empty litter bins and waste receptacles.

• Carry out litter picking across parks and open spaces.

• Sweep pathways and public access areas.

• Undertake grass cutting and grounds maintenance activities.

• Perform hand-weeding of shrub beds and planted areas.

• Trim hedges and maintain landscaped areas.

• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.

• Support the upkeep of parks and recreational facilities.

• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

• Work independently and as part of a team to maintain high environmental standards.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous Grounds Maintenance experience.

• Experience in Street Cleansing or Environmental Services.

• Experience carrying out grass cutting and horticultural maintenance.

• Experience using weed spraying equipment desirable.

• Experience operating ride-on mowers or similar machinery.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Comfortable working independently.

• Full UK Driving Licence (up to 3.5 tonnes).

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Additional Information to Note

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 17:00- Friday: 07:00 - 15:30.

• Location: Maldon Promenade Park.

• Full UK Driving Licence Required.

• Lone Working Required.

• Grounds Maintenance Experience Essential.

• Street Cleansing Experience Desirable.

• Supplier Closing Date: 22nd October 2026.

• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.

• Apply ASAP.

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