Grounds Maintenance Operative

Are you looking for a new challenge If so Rushcliffe Borough Council have a great opportunity for you to join our Ground Maintenance Team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative . Salary: £27,111 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Location: Rushcliffe, NG2 7YG Working Hours: 40 hours per week Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025 About Us: Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena. Grounds Maintenance Operative - The Role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Ground Maintenance Operative to join the Streetwise Rushcliffe Borough Council, undertaking gardening, grass cutting, hedging and various grounds maintenance tasks. Grounds Maintenance Operative - Responsibilities: - Dealing directly with our green spaces, undertaking gardening, grass cutting, hedging and various grounds maintenance tasks - You will maintain our boroughs floral displays and grounds while using a variety of tools to achieve the best results - Adhere to, and be responsible for the H&S standards set by Rushcliffe Borough Council - Assist the team and team leader in all tasks appointed. Grounds Maintenance Operative - You: - Handheld machinery use e.g. strimmer's, hedge cutters, leaf blowers - Extensive knowledge of grounds maintenance work - Sports pitch maintenance experience - Hedge cutting experience - Must be able to use step ladders - Able to lift reasonably heavy boxes and/or equipment after appropriate manual handling training, adjustment will be made in line with the Equality Act 2010 - Have a clear enhanced DBS check Grounds Maintenance Operative - Benefits: - Working in modern purpose-built offices - Reduced membership fees at our Leisure Centres - Rushcliffe Rewards- save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers - Free car parking - Annual Leave purchase and selling scheme - Local Government pension scheme - A range of salary sacrifice schemes - Opportunities to work remotely and flexibly - An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 Interview Date: 27th October 2025 To submit your CV for this Grounds Maintenance Operative opportunity, click ‘Apply' now!

Location: Nottingham, East Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 10/15/2025