At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform litter collection, bin emptying, mowing, strimming, and general upkeep of council-managed land.
- Company: Join Waverley Borough Council's dedicated Grounds Maintenance Services team within Environmental Services.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous annual leave, free onsite parking, and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Other info: This is a mobile role requiring outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that maintains high-quality greenspaces for residents and visitors across the borough.
- Qualifications: Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work and a full UK driving licence are required.
The predicted salary is between 28520 - 28520 £ per year.
We are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our Grounds Maintenance Services team within Environmental Services on a fixed term contract to the end of November 2026. This role plays an important part in helping us maintain high-quality, safe and accessible greenspaces for residents and visitors across the borough.
Working as part of a dedicated operational team, you will carry out a range of programmed grounds maintenance tasks focusing on litter collection, bin emptying, and related tasks. You will also carry out a range of programmed grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, strimming, hedge and shrub maintenance and general upkeep of council-managed land.
Requirements:
- Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work
- A full UK driving licence
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A practical approach with a commitment to maintaining high standards
This is a mobile role and involves working outdoors in all weather conditions as part of a team delivering essential services across the borough.
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role.
As we move towards the transition to the new West Surrey unitary council, our focus remains firmly on delivering high-quality, value-for-money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism.
To apply for this vacancy, click the Apply Online link.
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Waverley Borough Council offers a competitive benefits package including training opportunities and flexi time. Located in a diverse district, they value collaboration and professionalism in their services. Join a team committed to maintaining accessible greenspaces for the community.
