Grounds Maintenance Operative

Lancaster City Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Morecambe seeks a Grounds Maintenance Operative to keep public spaces clean and green. The role involves various tasks including grass cutting, litter removal, and maintaining street furniture. Candidates should have Level 2 horticulture knowledge, a full UK driving license, and the ability to work independently. The position offers generous benefits such as annual leave, a pension scheme, and health care support. Flexible working arrangements may also be available to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Lifestyle savings

Health Care Cash Plan

Volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Level 2 horticulture knowledge or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence with trailer entitlement or ability to obtain.
• Confidence working independently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, litter and graffiti removal.
• Maintain street furniture and assist with event setups.
• Perform seasonal duties like snow clearance and gritting.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge (Level 2)

Good communication skills

Physical fitness

Tools

Fleet vehicles (up to 7.5 tonnes)

Job description

Make a Difference in Lancaster

Join us as a Grounds Maintenance Operative and play a vital role in keeping Lancaster’s open spaces clean, green, and welcoming. Your work will directly support the council’s ambitions for safe, attractive neighbourhoods, enhancing community pride and wellbeing across parks, streets, beaches, and gardens.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll carry out a variety of tasks including grass cutting, litter and graffiti removal, landscaping, playground installation, and weed control. Operating fleet vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, you’ll maintain street furniture, assist with event setups, and support community volunteers. Your role also involves seasonal duties like snow clearance and gritting, ensuring public spaces remain safe and accessible year-round.

You’ll Fit Right In If…

You have Level 2 horticulture knowledge or equivalent experience, a full UK driving licence with trailer entitlement (or ability to obtain), and confidence working independently with integrity. You’re physically fit, enjoy working outdoors in all weather, and communicate effectively with colleagues and the public. Above all, you share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, helping us deliver excellent services that make a real difference.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about maintaining beautiful, safe spaces for the community, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car purchase scheme
• Lifestyle savings
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing support

Flexible working friendly

We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

Inclusive employer

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th February 2026