Parks & Countryside Officer (Level 1) - Maldon District Council
Permanent, Full Time
From £26,644 to £28,146 per annum
Location: Maldon
Closing Date: 14th June 2026
Role Purpose
To provide a grounds maintenance service across the Maldon District in order to maintain the Council’s parks and open spaces to a high standard.
Accountabilities – Service Delivery
- Work in partnership with others to achieve high standards of grounds maintenance across our 25 parks and open spaces throughout the District, including flagship sites Promenade Park in Maldon & Riverside Park in Burnham on Crouch.
- Organise own working methods within guidelines to ensure safe working and adherence with health and safety procedures and instruction.
- Undertake weekend and bank holiday duties on a rota and provide out of hours cover for events and civil emergencies.
- Work an annualised schedule averaging 38 hours a week over the year: 46 hours per week during April to September, 29 hours per week during winter months.
- Undertake general gardening and grounds maintenance duties, including:
- Leaf clearance; bin emptying; sweeping; litter picking
- Strimming; rotary mowing; use of associated groundcare machinery and implements
- Care of beds; basic glasshouse work
- Basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment
- Litter and bin collection
- Basic machinery operation and vehicle driving
The Experience You Will Bring
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Horticulture, Amenity Management or similar, or reasonable experience in Grounds Maintenance functions and settings.
- Two or more competency certificates in the following (or similar work‑appropriate training):
- Pesticide Spraying licence
- Brushcutter/clearing saw licence
- Chainsaw licence (C30/C31 equivalent)
- Ride on/pedestrian mower certificate
- Amenity tractor with trailer/PTO mounted implements
- Woodchipper
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.
- Ability to operate machinery including grass cutting and light vehicles.
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety measures and responsibility for own actions.
Be part of Maldon District Council
Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status.
Commitment to Career Development
Maldon District Council is a Disability Confident Employer and aims to employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
Benefits
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible and agile working
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Free parking
Contact
For more information or if you have any questions, please email essexsharedservices@essex.gov.uk.
Contact phone: Samantha Myddelton, Business Development Lead: 0333 013 0098; Thea Towers, Specialist Recruitment Consultant: 0333 013 8008.
