Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Grounds Maintenance Operative (2 positions)Grade 2, £24,796 up to £25,185 per annum pro rata37 hours per week, permanent contractStart and finish times may vary dependent on shift, normally working Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit two Grounds Maintenance Operatives in the Green Spaces team. Working as part of a mobile team you will carry out all aspects of gardening, grounds maintenance and other horticultural tasks at a number of sites throughout the borough and working in an outdoor environment all year round. Duties include: Hard and soft landscaping work; desirable criteria includes experience of fencing, paving and the application of pesticides General gardening duties such as maintenance of flower beds, digging, grass cutting, hedge cutting, forking, hoeing, hand weeding bedding, bulbs, and shrubs etc Use of horticultural and grass cutting machinery Assisting with external cleaning duties such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins etc.Previous professional working experience of grounds maintenance operations and professional working experience using horticultural equipment and machinery are essential requirements of the role. Closing date: 15 April 2026Interview date: To be confirmedHinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITYSituated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.We welcome applications from all of the community.Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.JBRP1_UKTJ
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Leicester
Job Type:
FullTime

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