Grounds Maintenance Operative

3 days ago


Ringwood, United Kingdom New Forest District Council Full time

**Salary**

£24,817 - £30,372 per annum (Career Grade)

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Region**

South

**Job category/type**

Grounds

**Date posted**

15/09/2025

**Do you enjoy working outside?**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Team based at Ringwood depot, working across the district. This outgoing team provides a varied grounds maintenance service for the council throughout the year which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, formal planting maintenance, soft landscaping, cemetery maintenance, burials and other associated horticultural and arboriculture operations.

**Do you enjoy working in a wide range of locations?**

You will be working in a wide range of locations from woodland, SSSI’s, clifftops to formal gardens. Must be highly motivated to meet targets/schedules and complete work to a high standard.

**Do you have Grounds Maintenance experience?**

You must have substantial experience in a Grounds Maintenance role as well as a valid driver’s license with trailer entitlement. It is desirable that you hold PA1, PA6 herbicide certification and NVQ Level 1 or equivalent certification/tickets/licences.

**Whats in it for you**:

- £24,817 - £30,372 per annum (Career Grade)
- 23 - 24 days leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years continuous service
- Local government pension scheme and AVC provision
- Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees)
- Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

**About us.**

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

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You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

If you would like to find out more about this role please call Kevin Frenchum on Tel: 023 8028 5831.

**Closing Date**: 11pm 2nd October 2025

**Anticipated Interview date**: 8th and 9th October 2025



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