Grounds Maintenance Operative

Love the Outdoors? Join Our Grounds Maintenance Team! Do you thrive working in the fresh air and enjoy seeing the results of your hard work? We're looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Team based at our Hardley depot, serving beautiful locations across the district. As part of this friendly, hands-on team, you'll help keep our outdoor spaces looking their best all year round. Your work will include:

• Grass cutting and hedge trimming
• Shrub and formal planting maintenance
• Soft landscaping projects
• Cemetery grounds
• A variety of horticultural & other tasks

What Makes This Role Special?

You won't be stuck in one place! No two days are the same. We work in variety of stunning and varied outdoor environments including public green spaces, woodlands, coastal areas & gardens. If you're motivated, take pride in high standards, and enjoy working to clear schedules, this is the role for you.

• Experience: A background in Grounds Maintenance or similar role
• Driving: Full UK driving licence
• Desirable: PA1 & PA6 herbicide certification, NVQ Level 1 or equivalene

At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office-based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high-quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.

We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, , we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation. We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.

Please note: You'll likely be aware that there is a government mandate to deliver Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to Hampshire and the Solent region, meaning a transition into a new operating structure from an agreed future date. This transition is currently paused following a recent government announcement, but it is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert. If you're interested Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.

What's in It for You?

As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people-centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:

• £26,242 - £28,284 per annum
• 23 days leave plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week's leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
• Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
• A values-led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women's Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

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