Frontline Street & Grounds Maintenance Operative

Basingstoke; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is recruiting streetcare operatives to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks in relation to grounds maintenance and street cleaning. Successful candidates will be based at either the central or satellite depot to work in local communities.

This role focuses on delivering a frontline maintenance service across the borough, requiring reliability, good communication, and an adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good communication and customer care skills.
• Ability to understand work information verbally or in writing.
• Ability to work safely within guidance and legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Must be physically capable to meet the demands of the role.
• A full clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline maintenance services across the borough, focusing on grounds maintenance and street cleaning.
• Work from Wade Road offices and adapt to other council premises as required.
• Be reliable, proactive, and flexible with a strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer care

Work information comprehension

Safety awareness

Relationship building

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Job description

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is recruiting streetcare operatives to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks in relation to grounds maintenance and street cleaning. Successful candidates will be based at either the central or satellite depot to work in local communities.

This role focuses on delivering a frontline maintenance service across the borough, requiring reliability, good communication, and an adaptable approach.