Environmental Operative - Level 2 Grounds Maintenance

Tameside Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a permanent role in grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include shrubbery maintenance, graffiti removal, and operating machinery. This full-time position involves working within a dedicated team to enhance the borough's green spaces and ensure service efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or similar role.
• Ability to operate powered mechanical equipment.
• Motivated and organized individual.

Responsibilities

• Perform shrubbery maintenance and bowling greens upkeep.
• Remove graffiti and operate mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters.
• Assist with street cleansing and other related duties.

Skills

Shrubbery maintenance

Chemical spraying

Operating mechanical equipment

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Employer: Tameside Council

Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 15 Jun 2025

Categories: Earth, Environment & Energy

Position Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Result Type: Jobs

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade D SCP 7 £25,584 - SCP 10 £26,835

Hours Per Week: 41.30 Summer (30 weeks), 28 Winter (22 weeks)

Base Location: Hyde Depot

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Operations and Greenspace are responsible for street cleansing, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, countryside, and playground services. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and organized individual to join our small reactive team within grounds maintenance.

About You

The successful candidate will perform duties including shrubbery maintenance, bowling greens, graffiti removal, chemical spraying, and operating powered mechanical equipment such as mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters.

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council: "Since September 2022, I’ve been proud to work with a passionate team making a difference in our borough. Our Place Directorate handles planning, highways, parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. We are involved in projects like Ashton Old Baths, town centre master plans, and new developments that create jobs and community spaces. Our focus is on modern, efficient services that support thriving communities and preserve our heritage. We need passionate individuals to join us and help shape Tameside’s future. Join us in making a difference!"

Note: We are currently unable to offer sponsorship. We value diversity and are an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here.

For more information, contact Paul Eccles, Operations Supervisor, at 0161 342 3301.

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