Grounds Maintenance Operative

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives for the period of March to October 2026. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and experience in using commercial mowing machinery. This role involves primarily grass cutting within the Sandwell area, and candidates will receive basic training on equipment and health and safety protocols. The position offers 37 hours per week of work.

Qualifications

• You must have a full UK driving licence with a minimum of 12 months driving experience.
• Experience of using commercial mowing machinery is essential.
• Candidates need to demonstrate competence in using horticultural equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grass cutting and maintenance tasks.
• Drive manual 3.5 tonne vehicles.
• Maintain sports fields and assist permanent teams.

Skills

Experience using commercial mowing machinery

Full UK driving licence

Ability to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle

Tools

Horticultural equipment

Job description

This post is Fixed Term from 16 March 2026 to 23 October 2026

Previous Applicants need not apply

The Grounds and Estate Maintenance team, based at Taylors Lane, Oldbury provides a broad range of horticultural services to locations across the Borough of Sandwell.

Tasks include grass cutting, weed management, bed and shrub maintenance, as well as sports field preparation and maintenance.

We are seeking to recruit up to 7 Fixed Term/Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work alongside our permanent teams to assist with, mainly, grass cutting/mowing tasks from March to October 2026. You may be based anywhere within the Sandwell area.

You must:

• Have a full UK driving licence with a minimum of 12 months driving experience (you must have the ability to drive a 3.5 tonne, manual, pickup style vehicle)
• Have experience of using commercial mowing machinery, including pedestrian and ride-on machines.

You will receive basic training on:

• Ride‑on/pedestrian mowing machinery.
• Horticultural equipment including strimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blowers.
• Health and safety.

You will be required to drive a manual 3.5 tonne vehicle and successful candidates will be required to pass a Driving Assessment (if they haven’t already done so) and MUST currently hold the category of licence required to operate these vehicles.

You will also be required to pass an assessment to demonstrate that you are competent in the use of mowing and horticultural equipment.

You will be required to wear safety footwear and uniform (PPE), which will also be provided to successful candidates.

Interested? If you meet our requirements, we want to hear from you.

Interviews: Scheduled for Thursday 15th and Friday 16th January 2026 at Taylors Lane Depot, Taylors Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BW

Hours:

37 hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e‑mail to: [e-mail]

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