Grounds Maintenance Technician - Parks & Open Spaces

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working where possible

26 days annual leave (rising to 30, 33

Season ticket loan

Tax-free childcare

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking four Grounds Semi-Skilled Operatives to join the frontline team in Slough. The roles are 37 hours per week, permanent, based at Slough Cemetery (Cross site).

Salary is £30,160–£32,118 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance). You’ll perform grounds maintenance, work alone or in teams, and use handheld devices to record progress while keeping spaces clean and welcoming for residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining parks, gardens, open spaces, roadsides and commercial premises to a high standard.
• Using grounds maintenance tools, equipment, plant and vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Supporting a safe working environment for colleagues, residents, visitors and road users.
• Keeping accurate records and updating work progress using handheld or in-cab devices.
• Working courteously with the public and helping resolve issues on site with professionalism.
• Contributing ideas to improve working methods, schedules and service delivery.

Job description

Slough Borough Council is seeking four Grounds Semi-Skilled Operatives to join the frontline team in Slough. The roles are 37 hours per week, permanent, based at Slough Cemetery (Cross site).

Salary is £30,160–£32,118 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance). You’ll perform grounds maintenance, work alone or in teams, and use handheld devices to record progress while keeping spaces clean and welcoming for residents.