Ground Maintenance Operative

We're looking for a reliable and proactive Grounds Maintenance Operative to help keep our parks, open spaces and sports pitches safe, clean and welcoming. This is a frontline, highly visible role where you'll take pride in representing the Council and delivering a quality service for local communities.

• Maintain parks and open spaces through tasks such as grass cutting, shrub bed work, hedge maintenance, and keeping sites clean and litter-free
• Carry out seasonal duties including leaf clearance, snow clearance and winter maintenance
• Support the maintenance and preparation of football and cricket pitches
• Operate relevant machinery and equipment safely, completing pre-use checks and reporting faults/maintenance needs
• Follow all health & safety regulations, safe systems of work and PPE requirements at all times
• Drive Council vehicles safely, completing daily vehicle inspections and keeping vehicles clean and in good order
• Complete work schedules as instructed, keeping accurate records/paperwork and escalating issues promptly
• Interact with members of the public professionally and act as an ambassador for the Council

You will be a reliable, practical and motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining high quality parks and open spaces for local communities. You will have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering a professional and customer focused service.

This role involves working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and completing practical tasks such as general grounds maintenance, routine lifting, bending, and periods of walking. You will be able to follow instructions, work to agreed schedules, and complete tasks safely and efficiently, both as part of a team and when working independently.

A strong awareness of health & safety is essential, along with the ability to use machinery and equipment responsibly and in line with training, procedures and risk assessments.

You will have good communication skills and be confident interacting with members of the public in a polite and professional manner, acting as an ambassador for the Council at all times.

• Experience of outdoor manual work or grounds maintenance (or a willingness to learn)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
• Commitment to health & safety and safe systems of work
• Ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or a similar operational role
• Experience of using grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
• Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. strimmer, mower, PA1/PA6)

You will be required to report to Pembroke Road Depot at the start of your working day and will be responsible for maintaining grounds, parks and open spaces within North Buckinghamshire.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.