Parks Operative - Belfast City Council | £14.35 per hour
Location: Malone Road / Shaw's Bridge area, Belfast, BT9 5PB
Contract: Temporary, 12 Weeks (with potential for extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 07:30-15:30, Friday 07:30-15:00
Pay: £14.35 per hour (PAYE)
Start Date: 07 September 2026
Hatched Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of Belfast City Council for a Parks Operative to join their Parks and Cemeteries Operational Services team, working within the City and Neighbourhood Services Department.
The Role
As a Parks Operative, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of parks, green spaces and council grounds. Duties include:
- Grass cutting, hedge trimming, edging, planting and general horticultural work
- Driving and maintaining allocated vehicles (van, trailer, ride-on mower)
- Use of powered hand tools and light plant machinery
- Litter picking and keeping sites in a clean, safe, orderly condition
- Assisting with inspection of playgrounds and park furniture
- Dealing courteously and professionally with members of the public
- Completing daily paperwork and reporting any hazards or incidents
What We're Looking For
- Full, current C1+E driving licence (essential)
- At least 1 year's relevant experience in gardening/horticulture, grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting etc.
- Experience using powered hand tools/equipment safely
- Experience dealing with the public face-to-face
- Willingness to undergo a driving assessment as part of the selection process
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Weekly pay
- Holiday accrued in line with statutory entitlement
- Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)
- Full induction and training provided
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
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Parks Operative employer: Hatched Recruitment Group
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