Grounds Maintenance Operative

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker responsible for maintaining outdoor areas and facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in ground maintenance, teamwork skills, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This role supports recreational provisions by ensuring public spaces are clean and safe.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in ground maintenance works is essential.
• Must have excellent team working skills.
• Ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain designated areas within grounds and facilities.
• Perform manual weeding, grass cutting, and path cleaning.
• Ensure recreational pavilions and outdoor spaces are kept clean and safe.

Skills

Ground maintenance experience

Team working skills

Ability to work outdoors in all weather

Job description

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Job Details

This is a general maintenance role within the Grounds Maintenance Service.

Working in all weather conditions to maintain designated areas within grounds and facilities, including the opening, closing, and day-to-day upkeep of recreational pavilions. The role supports the delivery of recreational provisions across Fife by ensuring all areas, including pavilions and outdoor spaces, are kept in a clean, safe, and satisfactory condition. Key grounds maintenance tasks include manual weeding, grass cutting, sweeping and cleaning of paths, hedge trimming, and general constructional labouring work.

The position may involve working alone and unsupervised.

A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

You must have previous experience in ground maintenance works, excellent team working skills and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weathers. A valid driving licence is desirable.

We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.