Grounds Operatives

37 hours per week
(£10.90 – £10.98 per hour)
Closing date: 7 June 2023

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

**we will only consider applicants who hold a full driving licence**

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
• Has a full driving licence

In return we can offer you:
• A friendly organisation – 82% of staff said they enjoyed working for Salisbury City Council
• Generous annual leave entitlement, currently 24 days, it will go up to 30 days plus Bank Holidays from 1st April 2023. plus Bank Holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

If you would like to have a chat about the role please call Mostyn Coombes on 07849084673 (available for calls between 8am – 3pm Monday – Friday)

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

As we have a number of vacancies, we will be interviewing candidates as and when we receive applications forms. Please send in your application as soon as possible. We will then close the advert when the vacancies have been filled.