Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Information

Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 22/06/2026

Government & Public Sector

City Brownhills

Province West Midlands

Postal Code WS8

Job Description

13 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Purpose: To maintain parks, open spaces, sports facilities, and public areas through grounds maintenance, horticultural, and environmental services, ensuring a safe, clean, and attractive environment for the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out ground maintenance, landscaping, planting, and horticultural work.
• Maintain sports pitches, fine turf areas, and public open spaces.
• Conduct litter picking, weed removal, sweeping, and graffiti removal.
• Inspect and maintain play areas, reporting defects and hazards.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers.
• Drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and carry out vehicle/equipment safety checks.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and work effectively as part of a team.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar outdoor role.
• Experience using grounds maintenance machinery and hand‑held equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Essential Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (Car).
• Maximum of 3 penalty points.

Desirable Qualifications

• Category BE Licence.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture, Landscaping, or Grounds Maintenance.
• LANTRA Certificates and/or First Aid qualification.

Additional Information

• Based at Clean & Green Environmental Depot, Brownhills, WS8 7EN.
• This is a 13‑month temporary assignment with the potential for extension based on operational requirements.
• Pay Rate: £18.44 per hour UMB.
• Location: Clean & Green Environmental Depot, Brownhills, WS8 7EN.
• Contract: Temporary (13 months, with potential extension).
• Hours: 37 hours over 4 days, 6:30am–4:30pm, with a 45‑minute unpaid break.
• Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and a strong commitment to maintaining public spaces to a high standard.
• The role involves regular manual handling and physical activity and requires working in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
• We operate on a bi‑weekly payment schedule.
• Closing date: asap – early applications are encouraged.

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