General information
Reference
005249Closing Date
24/07/2026Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Grounds Maintenance, Parks and Open Spaces
Category
Industrial - Industrial - All
Job Title
Gardener Plant Operative
Grade
BBU06
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU06 26,403 - 28,142
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
We are currently recruiting for our Grounds Maintenance Team who take pride in creating and maintaining safe, beautiful outdoor spaces for our commercial and residential clients.
We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual who shares our passion for the outdoors and takes pride in their work. We need a hands-on Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy team covering tasks such as Grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, and weed control.
Duties will also include; general site clearance, leaf blowing, operating in a safe operation and daily maintenance of machinery and tools.
The successful candidate must have a valid driving licence and will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 24th July 2026
Interview Date: 5th August 2026
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
Work Pattern
37 hours
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
No
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position?
No
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