Grounds Operatives in Salisbury)

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

Job summary

Salisbury City Council is seeking Grounds Operatives to join their dedicated team in maintaining the parks and green spaces of Salisbury. This role offers an opportunity to work outdoors, contribute to the community, and receive training and development in a supportive environment.

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 weathers.
• Physically able to carry out manual tasks.
• Demonstrates a professional and polite attitude.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of grounds maintenance work.
• Help keep the city attractive for visitors and residents.

Skills

Team player

Manual tasks

Education

Full driving license

Job description

Grounds Operatives

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 proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://salisburycitycouncil.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=61ea3f23-20ad-470a-87c5-512a7d348a73