Job Opportunity: Grounds Maintenance Worker – Council Estates
Location: Various sites across the borough
Full-Time | Monday to Friday 07.30 - 15.30
Full UK driving licence required – trailer licence highly desirable
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating safe, clean, and welcoming outdoor spaces? We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our clients dedicated team, supporting the upkeep of council estates and communal areas across the borough.
As part of our clients frontline service, you’ll help maintain green spaces, pathways, play areas, and estate entrances — making a real difference in the lives of residents and contributing to community wellbeing and pride.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain lawns, hedges, flower beds, and communal gardens
- Regularly carry out litter picking and waste removal
- Keep pathways, entrances, and communal spaces clean and hazard-free
- Perform seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, snow removal, and gritting
- Report fly-tipping, vandalism, or safety issues to the relevant council teams
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (e.g., mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers)
- Represent the council with a professional, respectful attitude toward residents
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
- Familiarity with health and safety procedures in public areas
- Confident in using and maintaining outdoor tools and machinery
- Physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions
- Basic horticultural knowledge
- Strong communication skills and a community-minded approach
- Full UK driving licence required – trailer licence highly desirable
Working Conditions
- Outdoor-based role across multiple council estates
- May include manual handling and use of protective gear
- Monday to Friday schedule (occasional flexibility may be required)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: £15.39 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Experience:
- Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
