Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join ourteam based in Sudbury. The successful candidate will join us on a full-time, (40 hours per week - 37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime), permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (plus contractual overtime - see hours). Join our team We are looking for a motivated person to join our Grounds Maintenance Crew within our Public Realm team. If you share our values and our motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils’ countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. This role is based at our Sudbury depot and plays a vital part in maintaining the cleanliness, tidiness and overall appeal of the joint district and its public open spaces. You will be responsible for delivering a variety of grounds maintenance services, which are practical and physically demanding. These services will be carried out across council-owned parks, play areas, open spaces, and communal areas, and will involve the use of specialised vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Duties also include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing tasks. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked over five days (Monday to Friday). The position operates on an annualised hours basis, with working hours varying between the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. About you<