Casual Grounds Maintenance Operative

Company: North West Leicestershire District Council
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Location: Coalville
Job Description:

Casual Grounds Maintenance Operative

Working from Coalville Park you will join the Grounds Maintenance Team working across North West Leicestershire. Tasks will include grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, seasonal bedding, landscaping and other associated tasks.

The work within the team will be varied, so flexibility and a willingness to undertake tasks on a number of sites is needed. You will need to be able to work well within a team, be reliable and flexible within the hours worked and have good communication skills in dealing with customers. Successful candidates must hold a full UK driving licence, have experience in Grounds Maintenance, be able to safely use powered pedestrian mowing equipment and powered hand tools, and be able to carry out works to a high standard.

Responsibilities

  • Cover holidays, sickness and unexpected demands, may include Saturday work.
  • Carry out grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, seasonal bedding, landscaping and other associated tasks.

Benefits

  • Pay to start at £13.53 per hour.
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata to hours worked.
  • Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer’s contribution.
  • Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses.
  • Continued training and development opportunities.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 28 June 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

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Posted: June 5th, 2026