Park & Town Centre Groundskeeper — Keep It Beautiful

Shepton Mallet Town Council; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepton Mallet Town Council is seeking a practical grounds maintenance operative to help care for Collett Park and the town centre. The role involves hedge trimming, pruning, planting and watering, plus regular pond/island upkeep.

You will repaint and mend street furniture, remove graffiti, and hand weed along the town centre boundary. You’ll work with the Somerset Council contractor and support community events to foster active local involvement.

Qualifications

• Practical grounds maintenance skills preferred.
• Basic horticultural knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Collett Park and town centre grounds, including hedges, borders and planting, with watering where required.
• Clean and maintain the pond and island areas as needed.
• Repaint and mend street furniture, remove graffiti, and hand weed within the town centre boundary.
• Liaise with the Somerset Council contractor responsible for ground care to ensure standards.
• Support community events and foster good relations with local businesses and groups.

Job description

Shepton Mallet Town Council is seeking a practical grounds maintenance operative to help care for Collett Park and the town centre. The role involves hedge trimming, pruning, planting and watering, plus regular pond/island upkeep.

You will repaint and mend street furniture, remove graffiti, and hand weed along the town centre boundary. You’ll work with the Somerset Council contractor and support community events to foster active local involvement.