Parks & Grounds Officer
Location: Salisbury
Salary : £28,608 - £29,542 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week on a seasonal rota (Summer and winter).
CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2026*
*We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants
Salisbury City Council has an fantastic opportunity to join our grounds team. We are hugely proud of the service we provide and the high standard of grounds maintenance for the parks and green spaces within the parish of Salisbury.
Join our team undertaking all aspects of grounds maintenance work, helping to keep our city attractive to all visitors and residents.
Person specification:
- Able to work outdoors, in all weathers
- Keen team player
- Interested in all aspects of grounds maintenance
- Committed in supporting the community and residents of Salisbury
- Physically able to carry out manual tasks, including: mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, sports pitch marking, gardening.
- Dependable and a good time keeper
- Demonstrates a professional and polite attitude
- Able to use own initiative and follow risk assessments
Role/tasks Overview:
- Grass cutting
- Gardening -Weeding-planting-maintaining-display
- Sports pitch marking
- Hedge cutting
- General grounds maintenance
Essential requirement:
- Full driving license
Desirable requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of H&S requirements
What we can offer you:
- A supportive and inclusive place to work
- Training and development opportunities
- Fantastic annual leave starting at 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Paid sick leave
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Access to Perkbox - a benefit and wellbeing platform
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