Seasonal Groundsperson

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hedon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority based in Hedon is seeking applicants for seasonal Grounds Maintenance positions starting on 16 March 2026. The role involves physically demanding tasks outdoors, such as grass cutting, strimming, and caring for green spaces. Applicants should be fit enough to walk for five hours daily and may work independently or in teams. Experience with grounds maintenance machinery is desirable but not required, as training will be provided. Competitive hours and we seek committed individuals ready to start training.

Qualifications

• Suitable level of fitness to cope with physical demands of job.
• Exposure to hand-arm vibrating equipment required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work on green space and street scene activities.
• Grass cutting, strimming, and hedge cutting.
• Planning, design, and planting of flower beds.

Skills

Ability to walk for a minimum of 5 hours a day

Capability to use own initiative

Experience driving grounds maintenance machinery

Tools

Triple mowers

Tractors

Job description

The job itself

We are seeking applicants who wish to be considered for seasonal vacancies commencing on 16 March 2026 in the Grounds Maintenance section (applicants must be available to start on this date for training purposes).

To be based at the Hedon Depot.

The hours of work are 37 hours per week, normal working is Monday to Friday - you must be able to report to the depot ready for work by 7.00am.

A suitable level of fitness is required to cope with physical demands of job, i.e. able to walk for a minimum of 5 hours a day and the capability to move heavy equipment. Exposure to hand arm vibrating equipment will be required working within HSE guidelines. Ability to work outdoors in all weathers. Experience of driving triple mowers, tractors and other machinery associated with Grounds Maintenance operations is desirable however not essential as training will be given. A full driving licence although not essential is desirable. You must be capable of working either on your own or as part of a team and be capable of using your own initiative to ensure the completion of work schedules to a satisfactory standard.

You will be responsible for undertaking work on all green space and street scene activities as required, including: grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, herbicide application, litter picking, removal of detritus, clearing blocked drains of weeds, leaves etc, pruning, path edging, hard landscaping, preparation of planting areas, planning, design and planting of flower beds, watering and ongoing care of plants and repairs to lawns.