This casual role sits in the Parks and Open Spaces team at Leicester City Council, working from a grounds maintenance depot across the city's parks and green infrastructure. The work centres on keeping horticultural and hard landscape features in good order, including applying chemicals, maintaining sports surfaces and operating hand and mechanical equipment. Shifts run Monday to Friday from 7:30am, with weekend and bank holiday cover needed at times, and most of the work is outdoors in all weathers. A full driving licence is essential.
What the job involves
- Maintain horticultural and hard landscape features, including buildings, so green infrastructure stays free of barriers to access
- Prepare and apply chemicals
- Keep sites clean and tidy
- Maintain sports features such as artificial surfaces
- Operate and maintain hand and mechanical specialist equipment in line with health and safety guidelines
- Give advice to people using facilities to maintain a high standard of customer service
- Work outdoors in all weathers across the city and wear PPE where appropriate
- Work under the guidance of the Local Area Manager and Team Leader
- Work weekends and bank holidays where required to provide additional cover
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of COSHH regulations
- Knowledge of health and safety relating to the area of work and HASWA
- Ability to carry out manual handling and lift heavy equipment and materials
- Ability to work without close supervision, using own initiative
- Ability to work well in a team
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
Nice to have
- Previous experience in horticulture, groundsmanship or similar
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Option of flexible working
- Healthy work/life balance
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains
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Casual Public Spaces Maintenance Operatives employer: Leicester City Council
Leicester City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to community service, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are recognised and valued, all within the vibrant city of Leicester.
