An organisation just outside Banbury is seeking a Parks & Cemetery Operative to join its team, delivering high standards of horticultural maintenance across parks, cemeteries, closed churchyards, sports grounds, and allotments.

Duties include maintaining grassed areas, sports pitches, shrub borders, hedges, and flower beds, as well as assisting with burial duties and preparing allotment plots.

About You

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team. A full driving licence is required, along with experience in gardening, landscaping, or cemetery operations.

Experience using a range of machinery is desirable, ideally including a mechanical excavator. However, training can be provided for candidates willing to learn.

You must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and have good communication skills, as the role involves interaction with members of the public and other professionals. A caring and compassionate approach is essential.

Key Objectives

Deliver a high-quality landscape service to the public, maintaining horticultural excellence
Support supervisors in the effective delivery of parks and cemetery services
Maintain high standards across all grounds maintenance operations
Work collaboratively within a team environment
Promote and adhere to a strong health and safety culture

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned maintenance programmes as directed
Maintain grass, shrubs, hedges, trees, flower beds, sports facilities, play areas, and allotments
Prepare graves and support cemetery operations in line with relevant legislation
Maintain site infrastructure such as benches, signage, fencing, bins, and play equipment
Safely store and apply pesticides where qualified
Operate and maintain horticultural machinery and equipment
Conduct routine checks and report defects promptly
Clean and safely store tools, plant, and equipment
Drive work vehicles and tow trailers where required
Support landscaping projects including planting, turfing, and minor construction works
Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations
Wear provided uniform and personal protective equipment
Undertake training and development as required
Participate in occasional out-of-hours work, including weekends and public holidays
Support high standards of customer care
Carry out other duties appropriate to the role

Additional Information

37 hours per week
8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday & 8:00am-3:30pm on Friday
(30-minute lunch each day)
Salary:£26,583 - £27,254 per year

Benefits:

Pension scheme
Free on-site parking

To find out more, please ask for Adam or Scott on

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