Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality outdoor services across North Yorkshire. The role covers parks, open spaces, highways verges and other public environments, working with a dedicated team to maintain grounds safely and to a high standard.

You will handle grass cutting, hedge maintenance, weed control, planting, litter clearance, and machinery upkeep while adhering to health and safety procedures and collaborating with colleagues as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor work

Health & safety

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality outdoor services across North Yorkshire. The role covers parks, open spaces, highways verges and other public environments, working with a dedicated team to maintain grounds safely and to a high standard.

You will handle grass cutting, hedge maintenance, weed control, planting, litter clearance, and machinery upkeep while adhering to health and safety procedures and collaborating with colleagues as needed.