3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to support the Parks Team in maintaining these areas to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, clean, and welcoming for all visitors. The role requires a motivated individual with hands‑on grounds maintenance experience and a strong commitment to health, safety, and customer service.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance duties including grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, and general upkeep of parks and open spaces
  
• Operate basic horticultural and grounds maintenance machinery safely and effectively (e.g. strimmers, hedge cutters)
  
• Maintain playgrounds, sports pitches, and countryside areas to required standards
  
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures at all times, including risk assessments and safe working practices
  
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete assigned tasks
  

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role
  
• Basic knowledge of horticultural machinery (e.g. strimmers, hedge cutters)
  
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements
  
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• No formal qualifications required
  
• Relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance training (desirable)
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week
  
• The hiring manager will conduct a short interview with selected candidates, they will then be expected to attend a short induction. This will be prior to start date.  
  
• If successful a placement will be created, and a start date agreed for the worker.
  
• We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.