NLGV Grounds Driver & Operative – Flexible Hours

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working where/when

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Thurrock Council is recruiting an NLGV Driver Operative to join the Grounds Maintenance Team. The role covers a locality-based service across parks, housing areas, cemeteries, and council spaces, promoting biodiversity and sustainable grounds management.

You will be responsible for outdoor duties, operating 3.5t GVW vehicles and ride-on mowers, following health and safety standards and routine data recording using in-cab systems and digital reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Category B driving licence.
• Ability to drive and operate a range of non-LGV vehicles including ride-on mowers.
• Awareness of manual handling and safe lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance and care of plant, equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of horticultural and grounds maintenance work across parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.
• Work as part of an integrated Area Team delivering grounds maintenance across a defined locality.
• Record work using digital systems and in-cab tools for performance reporting.
• Apply health and safety standards in all tasks.
• Operate vehicles including 3.5t GVW and ride-on mowers.

Skills

Category B driving licence

Non-LGV vehicle operation

Manual handling awareness

Digital literacy

Job description

Thurrock Council is recruiting an NLGV Driver Operative to join the Grounds Maintenance Team. The role covers a locality-based service across parks, housing areas, cemeteries, and council spaces, promoting biodiversity and sustainable grounds management.

You will be responsible for outdoor duties, operating 3.5t GVW vehicles and ride-on mowers, following health and safety standards and routine data recording using in-cab systems and digital reporting tools.