Grounds Maintenance Operative
4 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at South Gloucestershire Council. As a key member of our front-line team, you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, leaf blowing, litter picking, and weed spraying.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake maintenance work including grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub border maintenance, gritting, leaf clearance, litter picking, and dense vegetation cleaning hard surfaces.
- Carry out routine winter maintenance operations, including heavy cut backs in public parks, open spaces, roadside verges, and woodland areas.
- Assist in minor landscaping works, such as planting bedding, shrubs, and trees.
- Undertake routine maintenance of the council's cycle route network using powered hand tools or mechanical equipment as needed.
- Assist in the collection of fly tips and emptying of bins.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a gardening or grounds role, with the ability to operate commercial professional grounds equipment.
- A full UK driving licence, with experience of driving a long wheel-based transit (style) tipper.
- Ability to follow works instructions accurately, understand maps and plans, and complete records accurately.
- Core understanding of health and safety and the risks and hazards associated with the role.
What We Offer
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative with South Gloucestershire Council, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of outdoor environments, including parks, public spaces, cemeteries, highways, and conservation areas. You will be part of a vital front-line team, working from one of our operating depots in Yate, Kingswood, and Cribb's Causeway. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and progression.
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