Grounds Operative

Somerset Council
Taunton, England, United Kingdom
Full Time, Temporary
On Site
Junior
GBP 26,016 – 26,847
High School
Government & Public Sector Environmental Services

Posted 4 days ago

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Job summary

A Hands-on Grounds Operative role focused on maintaining and improving public outdoor spaces across Somerset, including parks, cemeteries, highways, and landscaped sites, involving equipment operation, litter removal, and supporting seasonal emergency tasks.

Responsibilities

The Grounds Operative will perform horticultural and maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, and site cleaning across public spaces. They are also responsible for operating machinery, driving council vehicles, and reporting site issues to supervisors.

Qualifications

driving grounds maintenance health and safety horticultural work IT skills manual outdoor work use of hand tools use of powered equipment

Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and possess a good understanding of health and safety requirements. The role requires physical fitness for manual outdoor work and basic IT proficiency for electronic record keeping.

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Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Paid volunteering opportunities

Company

Somerset Council

Somerset Council

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Location
Taunton, England, United Kingdom

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