Driver Operative - Greenspaces (4 on 4 off)

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑r

Flexibility First agile approach

Local Government Pension Scheme (AVC)

Progression & training opportunities

Employee wellbeing & cycle to work

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is looking for a Driver Operative in the Greenspaces team to perform a broad range of grounds maintenance tasks across highways, green spaces, recreation sites and cemeteries. You will drive as needed and help deliver safe, efficient operations with colleagues.

The role operates on a 4 On, 4 Off pattern for 28 weeks (March to September) with an additional weekend allowance of £3,345.26 per annum; driving licence and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence (Category B).
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to the role.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a broad range of grounds maintenance tasks including cleansing, pruning, weed control, grassland & meadow management, herbicide application, sports turf maintenance and tree lifting.
• Work across highways, green spaces, recreation sites and cemeteries delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality grounds maintenance operations.
• Focus on productivity, supporting colleagues to deliver routine and ad hoc tasks while continually improving sites for stakeholders.
• Work safely, proactively and with urgency to ensure value for money for residents.

Skills

Driving (Category B)

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

Job title: Driver Operative - Greenspaces - 4 on 4 off

A bit about us

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!

The role

Join us as a Driver Operative within our Greenspaces Team. As part of the role of Driver Operative within the Greenspaces Service you will be required to carry out a varied range of grounds maintenance related activities including, but not limited to, cleansing, pruning/shrubbery maintenance, weed control, grassland & meadow management, herbicide application, sports turf maintenance & tree lifting (from ground level). You'll work across highways, green spaces, recreational sites & cemeteries, using your expertise to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality grounds maintenance operations. In the role of Driver Operative you will focus on productivity, supporting colleagues to deliver routine & ad-hoc grounds maintenance tasks, continually striving to improve sites for the various stakeholders. You’re required to work safely, proactively and with urgency to ensure our services offer best value for our customers.

To be eligible to apply for the role you must hold a full UK driving licence (category B) and knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with the role. You must be able to work as part of a team and have good verbal and written communication skills. Please note that this role is a 4 On, 4 Off working pattern for 28 weeks (March - September) which incurs an additional weekend allowance of £3,345.26 per annum. Please note this additional allowance will be paid in addition to the salary quoted.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps

Closing date: midnight on Friday 2nd October 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 12th October 2026

Interview type: Face to face

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail].

Equal opportunities

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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