Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Abergavenney – NP7 9AQ Salary: £12.21 per hour Our client is recruiting a number of grounds maintenance operatives for the summer season. Job Purpose: To carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance and environmental services across open spaces, cemeteries, schools, and other designated areas. This role involves working both independently and as part of a team to ensure outdoor environments are clean, safe, and well-maintained for public use. Key Responsibilities: * Carry out grass cutting operations using handheld and ride-on equipment across parks, schools, cemeteries, and public spaces. * Assist with grave digging and related cemetery duties (subject to appropriate training and certification). * Maintain horticultural features including shrub beds and annual bedding areas. * Mark out and maintain sports pitches and other recreational facilities. * Undertake landscaping and planting activities in open spaces. * Perform arboriculture-related tasks as required. * Empty litter bins and carry out litter picking duties on verges, hard surfaces, and open spaces (both scheduled and reactive). * Respond to fly-tipping reports, following correct procedures for evidence collection and reporting. * Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are kept clean and roadworthy. * Operate and maintain machinery and tools in line with manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines. * Support other council services where appropriate and as required, within the scope of the role. Person Specification: Essential: * Experience or willingness to work in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role * Ability to operate machinery safely (training will be provided if necessary) * Basic understanding of Health and Safety requirements * Good physical fitness and ability to work in various weather conditions * Team player with a positive attitude * Willingness to undertake training as required Desirable: * Previous experience in grave digging, horticulture, or arboriculture * Experience in using ride-on mowers or other grounds maintenance equipment * Full UK driving licence Additional Information: * This role may include weekend or out-of-hours work as part of a rota or in response to urgent requests. * Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided
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