Grounds Maintenance Operative

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

LGPS pension

Wellbeing support

Private health care

EV salary sacrifice

Volunteering days

Flexible/hybrid work

Learning & development

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the Public Realm Team at the Sudbury depot in Suffolk. You will help maintain countryside sites, parks and open spaces, keeping them clean, green and welcoming for residents and visitors.

The role requires grounds maintenance experience, safe operation of equipment, strong customer care and teamwork. Salary is competitive (£28,608–£32,046 per annum) with flexible and hybrid working where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and related tasks or transferable skills.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Good communication skills with public, colleagues and supervisors; commitment to customer care.
• Proactive and flexible attitude; willing to undertake cleansing tasks as needed.
• Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act and related responsibilities.
• Basic computer literacy; ability to use email and mobile devices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of work completed.
• Must hold a full driving licence and the relevant qualification to tow a trailer.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day grounds maintenance tasks across district sites.
• Operate equipment safely to maintain parks, open spaces and reserves.
• Engage with residents and visitors to provide good customer service.
• Maintain accurate records of work and report issues to supervisors.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Tow trailer qualification

Health & Safety awareness

Customer care

Teamwork

Job description

clean, tidy and welcoming.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience in grounds maintenance who is passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to making local areas cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. You will enjoy working outdoors, whether independently or as part of a team.

Requirements and responsibilities

• experience in grounds maintenance and proficiency in a range of related tasks, or transferable skills that suit the role
• ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment, safely and effectively
• good communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with the public, colleagues, and supervisors, and a commitment to good customer care
• a proactive and flexible attitude, including a willingness to undertake cleansing tasks to meet operational and seasonal service demands
• awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility
• basic computer literacy, including the ability to use email and mobile devices
• ability to maintain accurate records of work completed
• you must hold a full driving licence and hold the relevant qualification to tow a trailer.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.

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Role details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team based in Sudbury, Suffolk. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £28,608 - £32,046 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.

About the role

The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils' countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. This role will be based at our Sudbury depot and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces.

200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years)
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs
• Private Health Care Options
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting)
• Great learning and development opportunities

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

Closing date: 5.00 pm, 25 October 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.