Grounds Operatives

Salisbury City Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury City Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join their team. The role involves outdoor work to maintain attractive parks and green spaces, offering stable working hours and attractive benefits including 30 days annual leave and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Free annual flu vaccination

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically able to perform manual tasks (e.g., mowing, planting).
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of grounds maintenance work.
• Help maintain parks and green spaces.
• Commit to supporting the community and residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Dependability

Physical fitness

Job description

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £24,309 - £24,404 per annum

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

Closing Date: 10 June 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 click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.