Grounds Maintenance Operative - Ringwood Depot

New Forest District Council; Moortown; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Moortown is seeking an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance team member to join their team. The role involves working across various locations, providing services such as grass cutting and hedge maintenance. Applicants should have substantial experience in Grounds Maintenance and hold relevant certifications. The position offers a salary range of £24,817 - £30,372 per annum, along with excellent benefits including leave, pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

23 – 24 days leave plus additional 5 days for 5 years continuous service

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Wide range of employee discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a Grounds Maintenance role is essential.
• Must be able to meet targets/schedules and complete work to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide grounds maintenance services including grass cutting and shrub maintenance.
• Work across a diverse range of locations from formal gardens to woodland.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance experience

Valid driver’s license with trailer entitlement

PA1, PA6 herbicide certification

Education

NVQ Level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy working outside?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Team based at our Ringwood depot, working across the district. This outgoing team provides a varied grounds maintenance service for the council throughout the year which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, formal planting maintenance, soft landscaping, cemetery maintenance, burials and other associated horticultural and arboriculture operations.

Do you enjoy working in a wide range of locations?

You will be working in a wide range of locations from woodland, SSSI’s, clifftops to formal gardens. Must be highly motivated to meet targets/schedules and complete work to a high standard.

Do you have Grounds Maintenance experience?

You must have substantial experience in a Grounds Maintenance role as well as a valid driver’s license with trailer entitlement. It is desirable that you hold PA1, PA6 herbicide certification and NVQ Level 1 or equivalent certification/tickets/licences.

Please note that this post is subject to a pre-employment health check and an Enhanced DBS check. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

What’s in it for you:

• £24,817 - £30,372 per annum (Career Grade)
• 23 – 24 days leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years continuous service
• Local government pension scheme and AVC provision
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees)
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories

About us

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

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If you would like to find out more about this role please call Wayne Dawkins on Tel: [phone]

Closing Date: 11pm on 21st November 2025
Anticipated Interview date: week commencing 8th December 2025