3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Purpose

To undertake a wide range of grounds maintenance and environmental services activities, ensuring parks, open spaces, sports facilities, landscaped areas, and public spaces are maintained to a high standard. The post holder will deliver frontline operational services that contribute to a clean, safe, and attractive environment for residents and visitors while working in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance Operations

• Carry out general grounds maintenance duties including grass cutting, mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, edging, weeding, planting, and landscaping activities.
  
• Undertake sports pitch marking and maintenance duties as required.
  
• Complete litter picking, bin emptying, site inspections, and environmental maintenance tasks.
  
• Operate a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment, including strimmers, pedestrian mowers, and ride-on mowers where trained and authorised.
  
• Maintain parks, playing fields, open spaces, and landscaped areas to a high standard.
  
• Complete daily work records accurately using manual or electronic systems.
  

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to Health and Safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
  
• Wear and maintain the appropriate uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the role.
  
• Undertake daily vehicle, machinery, and equipment inspections and report defects promptly.
  
• Ensure all tools, machinery, and vehicles are maintained in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
  
• Identify and report hazards, risks, and unsafe working practices.
  

Customer Service and Teamwork

• Deliver a professional and courteous service when interacting with residents, colleagues, contractors, and members of the public.
  
• Work collaboratively as part of an operational team to maintain service standards.
  
• Support service improvements and contribute positively to the achievement of team objectives.
  
• Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as required.
  

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or a similar outdoor environment.
  
• Experience using strimmers and pedestrian mowers.
  
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within an operational environment.
  
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
  

Desirable

• Experience operating ride-on mowers.
  
• Experience in sports pitch maintenance and line marking.
  
• Experience working within local authority or public realm services.
  
• Knowledge of horticultural practices and grounds care techniques.
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Relevant practical grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticultural experience.
  

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or above in Amenity Horticulture, Landscaping, or a related discipline.
  
• Relevant grounds maintenance, horticultural, or machinery operation qualifications.
  

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and the safe use of equipment.
  
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation.
  
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Good organisational and time management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Basic IT skills for completing records and work-related documentation.
  
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Kidderminster
  
• Pay Rate: £13.88 per hour PAYE
  
• Umbrella Rate: £16.92 per hour
  
• Hours: 37 hours per week
  
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
  
• Weekend Working: Occasional weekend cover may be required
  
• Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence essential
  
• Equipment Experience: Experience using strimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential; experience operating ride-on mowers is highly desirable
  
• Working Environment: Outdoor role requiring work in all weather conditions and a good level of physical fitness
  
• Contract Type: Full-time temporary assignment
  
• We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
  

·         Closing date: Soon – early applications are encouraged