Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative to maintain parks, open spaces and roadsides in the borough. The role involves direct on-site responsibility for up to 5 staff, ensuring safety, quality and real-time updates using in-cab devices.

The position is based at Slough Cemetery (Cross site) and offers a permanent contract with a salary of £33,157–£35,530. DBS basic check required.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and upkeeping parks and open spaces.
• Ability to supervise up to 5 staff and liaise with office on complex issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and safeguarding practices.
• Customer care focus and responsive on-site service.
• Competence in using in-cab/handheld devices for work updates.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance across parks, gardens and open spaces.
• Supervise up to 5 staff and ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain real-time progress updates using handheld devices.
• Secure premises after access and protect keys; report misuse.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Customer care

Handheld device usage

Tools

In-cab handheld devices

Job description

• Directorate: Regeneration, Environment and Planning
• Pay Level: 5, £33,157 - £35,530 (Fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Slough Cemetery (Cross site)
• DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications is midnight on 6th September 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 21st September 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative to help keep the borough’s parks, gardens, open spaces, roadsides and public areas safe, attractive and well maintained.

You will be responsible for the outcome of work allocated including indirect on-site responsibility for up to 5 staff, learning and retaining detailed and thorough knowledge of working practices, policies and procedures, telephone liaison with the office to deal with complex issues arising, day to day safety of yourself, others within your team and the general public including taking a lead on close call reporting, ensure the real time complete and thorough updating of work completed using in-cab/hand held device to demonstrate to the office how the round is progressing

You will perform grounds maintenance activities in Slough Borough Council’s parks, gardens, open spaces and roadsides, and commercial premises where required, to a high horticultural and customer care standard commensurate with skills, qualifications (certificates) and experience.

You will ensure that where premises, gates, barriers etc are unlocked to gain access that they are relocked after work has been completed, paying particular attention to the safeguarding of keys, and assist the management team with tackling misuse and abuse of streets, parks and open spaces.

Our Council

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Provide

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right To Work And Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How We Recruit At Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.