Grounds Operative

4 days ago


Yeovil, United Kingdom Somerset Council Full time

Grounds Operative – Somerset Council Join to apply for the Grounds Operative role at Somerset Council. This is a 37 hour per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Yeovil Depot (although working elsewhere within the county may be required). Key Information 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Will work as part of the wider Grounds Operations Team Full‑time Permanent contract Responsibilities Undertaking of all grounds/horticultural operations Use of hand tools, powered hand tools and ride‑on machinery to achieve the above Driving a company vehicle up to 3.5t and trailer Complete paperwork / online forms as required Qualifications and Experience Hold a full driving licence or be able to travel county‑wide, including rural areas not covered by public transport Have grounds or horticultural experience Experience of using appropriate equipment such as mowers and powered hand tools (e.g. hedging tools and blowers) Able to work as part of a team Used to working outdoors Benefits Healthy work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements, including working from home Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms Employee Assistance and a variety of wellbeing services Auto‑enrolment onto a generous Pension Scheme with optional additional voluntary contributions Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more Additional Information We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring diversity and inclusion in our team. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. The salary for this role is £25,185 - £25,989 per annum. The role is based in Yeovil. When completing your application/CV, please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment. If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you. Contact For an informal chat about the role, contact Julian Grant on 01984 600172 or at julian.grant@somerset.gov.uk. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr



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