Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28–34 days pro rata

Local government pension scheme

Fitness discounts

Lifestyle savings

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative to keep Scarborough, Whitby and Filey's open spaces clean and welcoming for residents, businesses and visitors.

The role is permanent, full-time with annualised hours: 42 hours in summer and 32 hours in winter over a 4-day week, with PPE and training supplied. Driving licence is preferred but not essential; benefits include generous leave and pension schemes and lifestyle discounts.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work experience preferred; full training will be provided.
• Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, forest, play areas and recreational spaces across Scarborough and Whitby.
• Undertake general grounds maintenance including grass cutting and cleansing duties.
• Based at the local Depot or satellite sites; PPE and training provided.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our vital service on a permanent basis, working as a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative ensuring all areas of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey are kept clean and welcoming for its residents, businesses, and visitors to appreciate. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a role, working within a talented team that is varied and hugely enjoyable. Then this is the role for you.

The role

As our Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for maintaining our high-quality open spaces including parks, forest, play areas and recreational spaces across Scarborough and Whitby, this will be by undertaking general grounds maintenance including grass cutting and cleansing duties.

You will be based at the local Depot and/or other satellite sites across the area. We will also supply you with all PPE and training as required.

This is a permanent role, working full time with annualised hours, working 42 hours during summer (6 months) and 32 hours during winter (6 months), over a 4-day week.

You will be working with skilful established teams who are proud to deliver a high standard service across the area.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience working in an outdoor environment, but this is not essential as full training will be provided. A Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

When you join us, you will be entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

• Annual Leave: Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a vast range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus, so much more.

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Ian Smith, Parks and Grounds Operational Manager on telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] for an informal conversation.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Key dates:

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Interview dates: To be confirmed