Parks Litter and Facilities Operative

6 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol City Council Full time

Full Time - 37 hours a week including some weekends, Permanent


This is a great opportunity to join Bristol City Council Parks Service as a Litter and Facilities Operative helping to keep our parks and green spaces clean and safe.


The flexible and committed Parks team provide formal parks, nature reserves, play areas and sports facilities across the city as well as maintaining highway verges and communal grounds for our social housing sites across the city.


This is an important and visual role, working outdoors in all weathers to make sure our parks and green spaces are welcoming and attractive places to visit.

There will be some weekend work as our parks are used 24/7. This will be on a rota and will involve on average working two weekends a month.

What will I be doing?

  • Carrying out site litter picking and bin emptying
  • Cleaning public toilets and other parks buildings
  • Carry out minor maintenance tasks such as painting, cleaning graffiti, nuisance pruning etc. using hand tools
  • Carry out grass cutting and shrub maintenance with use of hand held machinery
  • Clearing flytip from parks and green spaces.

What do I need to have?

  • Full UK driving licence and ability to drive a wide range of vehicles
  • Ability to carry out the physical demands of the role, working outdoors and at weekends
  • Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
  • Good communication skills

Why Bristol City Council?


At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.


Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.


How do I apply?

Additional Information
The vacancy is based at the following parks depot;

  • Sea Mills Depot, Sea Mills Lane Bristol BS9 1DP
The post-holder could however be asked to work in other areas of the city in the future.

Interviews are expected to take place: Week commencing 11th** March 2024

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