Grounds Maintenance Technician for Parks & Open Spaces

WMJobs; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

26 days holiday increasing to 31 after

BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan

Performance Related Bonus - one-off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Lichfield District Council is seeking a permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative to carry out a wide range of parks and open spaces maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, strimming, hedges and turf care.

The role requires a full UK driving licence (B+E, F, K) and a commitment to health and safety. Benefits include a Local Government Pension Scheme and health coverage, with holidays increasing after five years of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Grounds Maintenance: grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting and turf maintenance.
• Good literacy and numeracy; able to record and report information.
• Current full UK Driving Licence with categories B+E, F, K and <=6 penalty points.
• NPTC PA1/PA6a or equivalent Chemical application licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance of parks and open spaces, including grass cutting, hedges and sports pitches.
• Operate a range of grounds maintenance plant and equipment and ensure safety checks are recorded.
• Keep records of completed works and report against service targets.
• Work outdoors in all weather and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and risk assessments.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Teamwork

Literacy and numeracy

Education

NPTC PA1/PA6a (desirable)

Tools

Ride-on mower

Strimmer

Hedge cutter

Job description

Lichfield District Council is seeking a permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative to carry out a wide range of parks and open spaces maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, strimming, hedges and turf care.

The role requires a full UK driving licence (B+E, F, K) and a commitment to health and safety. Benefits include a Local Government Pension Scheme and health coverage, with holidays increasing after five years of service.