Grounds Maintenance Operative

Rushcliffe Borough Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Rushcliffe Rewards program

Generous annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Career development

Job summary

Rushcliffe Borough Council is inviting applications for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to support the Streetwise Rushcliffe Borough Council team in routine grounds maintenance, gardening, and landscape upkeep at our site in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The role offers a stable salary and opportunities to contribute to a busy urban and rural mix of environments.

You will join a proactive team, with the chance to develop your skills through CPD, training, and career progression within a

Qualifications

• Experience in Grounds Maintenance and be highly motivated, flexible and capable of dealing with a busy and varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking gardening, grass cutting, hedging and various grounds maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Job description

• Grounds Maintenance Operative - August 2026

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Salary: £28,005 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026

Are you looking for a new challenge? We have a great opportunity for you to join our Grounds Maintenance Team.

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high-quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in W est Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose built office and leisure centre facility, the Rushcliffe Arena.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Ground Maintenance Operative to join the Streetwise Rushcliffe Borough Council, undertaking gardening, grass cutting, hedging and various grounds maintenance tasks. You will need to have experience in Grounds Maintenance and be highly motivated, flexible and capable of dealing with a busy and varied workload.

Benefits of working for Rushcliffe Borough Council include:

• Working in purpose-built offices and reduced membership of the onsite leisure centre
• Free car parking
• Rushcliffe Rewards- save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
• Generous annual leave, opportunities to buy and sell leave.
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development
• Local Government pension scheme
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes

Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part-time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve and the business needs of the Council. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smart way of working and ensures we can find and support the mix of talent and experience we need. We are open to a chat about flexible working possibilities when you apply for a job with us.