Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Permanent, 37 hours per week

£25,583 to £25,989 per annum

We are a small friendly team who look after parks and greenspaces in the Malvern Hills District.

About you

The successful candidate under the guidance of the Parks and Greenspaces Officer, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• Planning, preparation and planting of flower beds and borders
• Mowing, Strimming and Edging
• Pruning, hoeing and planting of shrub beds and borders
• Hedge cutting
• General maintenance of borders and beds
• Weed control
• Litter picking and emptying of bins
• Driving various vehicles and equipment

• Play area inspections
• Experience of work in a similar role or horticultural skills would be preferred but a willingness to develop your skills is essential
• Ability to work on your own or as part of our team
• Be able to work alongside community groups
• Be comfortable with technology and basic mobile devices
• Ability to drive a 3.5 tonne van and preferably have trailer towing experience

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver Our Council Plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme

Please note: Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Emma Burton on

Closing date: Monday 6 April 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Please note: If we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.