Grounds Maintenance Pro — Parks & Open Spaces (Field-Based)

Newark and Sherwood District Council; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlements

Family-friendly benefits

Volunteering leave

Lifestyle benefits platform

Health cash plan

Gym membership

Job summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Newark-on-Trent to join the Street Scene team. The role is field-based, permanent, and part of Environmental Services.

An average of 37 hours per week, annualised hours, with seasonal patterns from April to October and November to March, and a requirement for a full driving licence. You will maintain parks, play areas, and amenity spaces using grounds maintenance tools and powered equipment, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance with powered tools and machinery.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open spaces (parks, play areas, amenity spaces) to a high standard.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and powered tools.
• Drive Council vehicles as required and in line with workload.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Powered tools

Plant operation

Full driving licence

Tools

Grounds machinery experience

Job description

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Newark-on-Trent to join the Street Scene team. The role is field-based, permanent, and part of Environmental Services.

An average of 37 hours per week, annualised hours, with seasonal patterns from April to October and November to March, and a requirement for a full driving licence. You will maintain parks, play areas, and amenity spaces using grounds maintenance tools and powered equipment, ensuring safety and