Grounds Operative

37 hours per week on a seasonal rota (40.5 hours Apr-Oct, 37 hours Oct-Apr).

​Additional summer hours are taken as leave every other Friday

£23,152 per annum

CLOSING DATE: 04 September 2024

Salisbury City Council have an exciting opportunity to join our grounds team.

Salisbury City Council own and maintain parks and green spaces within the parish of Salisbury. We are proud of the service which we provide and the high standard of grounds maintenance which we deliver.
Do you have an interest in gardening and working outside? If so, this position could be for you! No previous experience necessary as full training will be given.

A Grounds Operative will do a variety of tasks, including:

• Mowing
• Strimming
• Gardening
• Hedge trimming
• Sports pitch marking
• Planting

We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys working outdoors.

Essential requirement:
Full driving license.

In return we can offer you:

• A great place to work
• Annual leave starting at 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Cycle to work scheme

If you would like further information about the role please email Graham Sellwood (Grounds Operations Supervisor) gsellwood@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

For a copy of the job description please contact spurvey@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

Please detail how you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of working independently, and cooperatively as part of a team flexibly to carry out a range of tasks
• A basic awareness of H&S
• Able to weed/dig and use industrial level machinery
• Use initiative when out on site
• Work to high standards achieving green spaces the city can be proud of
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions