Grounds Maintenance Operative

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team in Worksop. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to work outdoors, ensuring the beauty and upkeep of local parks and open spaces. You will utilize your horticultural experience and skills with various maintenance tools to contribute to the community's green spaces. With generous holiday allowances and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about nature and community service. Join a team that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Prior experience in grounds maintenance is essential.
• Commitment to high standards in horticulture and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the Council’s Parks & Open Spaces Service.
• Maintaining ornamental parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.

Skills

Horticultural Experience

Grounds Maintenance

Use of Hand Tools

Use of Power Tools

Grass-Cutting Machinery

Tools

Grass-Cutting Machinery

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Leisure & Wellbeing

Salary Grade 2 i.e. £24,790 - £25,992 per annum

Full Time, 37 hours per week

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative with horticultural experience and a commitment to high standards. Based at our depot in Carlton Forest, Worksop, you’ll work as part of a team delivering the Council’s Parks & Open Spaces Service.

Applicants must have prior experience in grounds maintenance, including the use of hand tools, power tools, and grass-cutting machinery for the upkeep of ornamental parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.

This full-time role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:00pm and Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.You can read about all our employee benefitshere.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally. To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Councilto upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.

Candidate Information Pack

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications.Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: 12^th June 2025