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Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Salary
£25,614- £26,847 per annum
Expires
30/10/2026
Company
North Yorkshire Council
Location
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the External Works & Contracts Team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative. We are looking for a hardworking, reliable, and motivated individual to help deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across a range of sites and public spaces throughout North Yorkshire.
This is a varied outdoor role involving the maintenance of parks, open spaces, landscaped areas, highways verges, and other public environments. The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated team to ensure grounds are maintained safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers.
- Strimming, edging, hedge cutting, and shrub maintenance.
- Weed control and vegetation management.
- Planting and general horticultural duties.
- Litter picking and site clearance.
- Routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Working effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence with no significant endorsements.
- Experience of grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work.
- Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
The following are preferred but not essential, as training may be provided for the right candidate: PA6A Pesticide Application Certificate.
- Relevant ride-on mower qualification or demonstrable experience operating ride-on mowing equipment.
- Experience using a variety of grounds maintenance machinery.
- Horticultural or grounds maintenance qualifications.
What can we offer you?
You could find working for North Yorkshire Council more rewarding than you first thought.
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces, and are looking for a rewarding role within a professional team, we would like to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Christopher Roe, Chris.Roe@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing date: 30 th October 2026
Interview date: 10 th November 2026
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