Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 26 October 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC5 £29,170.80 - £31,761.26
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Combined Services Depot, Cupar
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Job Details
You will be responsible for assisting the area delivery of the Grounds Maintenance function. Working in all weather conditions to support the Services Arboreal Team in all aspects of planning and executing arboriculture work and using suitable equipment and materials to carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance and arboricultural functions.
The normal working week will involve working 7:45am to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday, 7:45am – 12:45pm on Friday.
A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
You must have moderate experience of team management in a grounds maintenance or other relevant field and a working knowledge of plant and equipment and current best practice in grounds maintenance or a similar environment.
You must hold a full driving licence.
You must also hold Arboriculture qualifications CS30 and CS31 or be working towards these.
Further Information
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Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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For Further Information Please Contact: Robert Cunningham - Robert.Cunningham@fife.gov.uk
Grounds Maintenance Chargehand employer: Fife Council
Fife Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a flexible 36-hour working week, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for hybrid working, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects within the community. The council is committed to continuous improvement and provides ample career development opportunities, making it an ideal place for MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyors to thrive.
