Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To maintain school grounds, playing fields, landscaped areas, and external facilities to a high standard, ensuring a safe, clean, and attractive environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The postholder will operate grounds maintenance equipment, undertake routine horticultural tasks, and drive vehicles as required to support service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and weed control.
  
• Maintain sports fields, playgrounds, and landscaped areas to agreed standards.
  
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
  
• Drive Council or company vehicles to transport staff, equipment, and materials between sites.
  
• Undertake routine inspections of equipment and report defects or maintenance requirements.
  
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance activities, including leaf clearance and planting programmes.
  
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and security of work areas, storage facilities, and vehicles.
  
• Respond to service requests and support schools with grounds-related issues.
  
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and grade.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Licences

• Full UK driving licence.
  
• Relevant grounds maintenance, horticulture, or landscaping qualification (desirable).
  

Experience

• Experience of grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticultural work.
  
• Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
  
• Experience driving work vehicles and transporting equipment.
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and safe working practices.
  
• Ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
  
• Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to grounds maintenance.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Good communication and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
  

Additional Information

• Location: New Balderton Newark NG24 3AL
  
• Hours per Week: 45 hours
  
• Pay: Bi-weekly