Outdoor Grounds Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

Environment Journal; Scarborough; Hybride; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS

Discounts & benefits

Green car scheme

Résumé du poste

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain public spaces across North Yorkshire. The role focuses on parks, open spaces, highways verges, and landscaping, ensuring high-quality grounds maintained safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will work as part of the External Works & Contracts Team, performing mowing, hedge and shrub care, weed control, planting, litter removal, and equipment maintenance in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no significant endorsements.
• Experience of grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsabilités

• Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
• Strimming, edging, hedge cutting, and shrub maintenance.
• Weed control and vegetation management.
• Planting and general horticultural duties.
• Litter picking and site clearance.
• Routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Health & safety

Weather suitability

Positive attitude

Formation

PA6A Pesticide Certificate

Grounds maintenance qualification

Ride-on mower qualification

Description du poste

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain public spaces across North Yorkshire. The role focuses on parks, open spaces, highways verges, and landscaping, ensuring high-quality grounds maintained safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will work as part of the External Works & Contracts Team, performing mowing, hedge and shrub care, weed control, planting, litter removal, and equipment maintenance in all weather conditions.