Grounds Operative in Salisbury)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is partnering with Salisbury City Council to hire a Grounds Operative to maintain parks and green spaces. The role requires a commitment to providing a high standard of service to the community, working outdoors, and engaging in manual maintenance tasks. This position offers 30 days annual leave plus other benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Free annual flu vaccination

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out manual tasks such as mowing, strimming, and planting.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all aspects of grounds maintenance work.
• Help maintain the city’s parks and green spaces.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Team player

Manual task ability

Initiative

Professional attitude

Punctuality

Education

Full driving license

Job description

Grounds Operative

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £24,309 - £24,404 per annum

Hours : 37 hours per week on a seasonal rota (Summer and winter)

Closing Date : 15 August 2025

Salisbury City Council has a fantastic opportunity to join our grounds team. We are hugely proud of the service we provide and the high standard of grounds maintenance for the parks and green spaces within the parish of Salisbury.

Join our team undertaking all aspects of grounds maintenance work, helping to keep our city attractive to all visitors and residents.

Person specification:

* Able to work outdoors, in all weathers

* A keen team player

* Interested in all aspects of grounds maintenance

* Committed in supporting the community and residents of Salisbury

* Physically able to carry out manual tasks, including: mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, sports pitch marking, gardening.

* Dependable and a good time keeper

* Demonstrates a professional and polite attitude

* Able to use own initiative

Essential requirement:

* Full driving license

Desirable requirements:

* Previous experience in a similar role.

* Knowledge of H&S requirements

What we can offer you:

* A supportive and collaborative place to work

* Training and development opportunities

* Fantastic annual leave starting at 30 days plus Bank Holidays

* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

* Paid sick leave

* Free annual flu vaccination

* Cycle to work scheme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://salisburycitycouncil.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=a6841bcf-4a0f-4c1c-a8ac-e297667d784a