Assistant Grounds Maintenance Operatives

{ “@context”: “http://schema.org”, “@type”: “JobPosting”, “title”: “Assistant Grounds Maintenance Operatives”, “description”: “Job description Assistant Grounds Maintenance OperativesMake a difference in beautiful outdoor spaces with excellent benefitsCauseway Coast and Glens Borough Council is looking for an Outdoor Groundskeeper to help maintain parks, green spaces, and council-managed landscapes. If you enjoy landscaping, horticulture, and working in nature, this is the perfect opportunity.What You'll GetCompetitive payExcellent pension schemeTraining and career growth in outdoor maintenanceActive and hands-on role in a great teamYour Daily Responsibilities:Mow, trim, and maintain grassed areas using council equipment.Plant, prune, and care for trees, flowers, and shrubs.Ensure public spaces are safe, clean, and well-maintained.Assist with seasonal landscaping projects such as flower beds and winter gritting.Work as part of a team to support groundskeeping, repairs, and upkeep.Carry out general cleaning and litter collection in public areas.Adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times.What We're Looking For:An NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent qualification.ORA minimum of 12 months' grounds maintenance experience gained within a commercial environment to include the following:Grass cutting, horticultural and grounds maintenance experience, including the set-up, safe use and routine maintenance of a range of horticultural equipment / machinery to include ride on grounds machinery;General maintenance of outdoor areas parksKnowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its application in the workplace to include working with a variety of plant and equipment.Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditionsAbility to use gardening tools and landscaping machineryA positive attitude and strong teamworking skillsA full current driving licence (Category B valid in the UK).”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-18”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Staffline Group PLC”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__435674487__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=7807” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Coleraine” } } }