Ride-on Mower Driver / Assistant Gardener

Fareham; North Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Fareham is seeking Ride-on Mower Drivers to maintain parks and open spaces. Responsibilities include grass maintenance, litter collection, and site inspections. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and display professionalism in customer interactions. This position is temporary but may lead to permanent opportunities, with roles starting late February.

Benefits

Great pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Authorised parking

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Mature attitude and ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate with customers professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grass in parks, along road verges and play areas.
• Clear leaf-fall from open spaces.
• Inspect sites for issues and report to supervisor.
• Sweep and remove litter, rubbish, and animal waste.
• Complete basic paperwork.

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for Ride-on Mower Drivers to help maintain and improve parks and open spaces within the Borough of Fareham.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grass in our parks, along road verges and play areas following a set route.
• Clear leaf-fall from open space areas.
• Inspect sites and let your supervisor know of any problems you spot.
• Sweep, collect and remove litter, rubbish and animal waste.
• Complete very basic paperwork.

This is a temporary, seasonal post but there is a possibility of a permanent position becoming available.

About You

You will need to have a full, valid UK driving licence.

Full training for the Ride on Mower will be provided to the successful applicants.

You will have a mature attitude and be able to work without close supervision and communicate with our customers in a professional way.

It's important that you have the ability to get on well with your team and have a steady and methodical approach to work.

We intend to hold a recruitment morning on 10February 2026 with successful applicants starting in the position at the end of February.

About Us

You would be joining a well managed Council who offer a great pension scheme, generous annual leave and authorised parking to name a few of the benefits of working for us.

We take pride in receiving feedback from others who say we are a friendly and professional organisation.