Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Grounds Maintenance Driver/Operative

37 hours per week (Covering 7 days on a 40-hour rota basis between 6am - 10pm)

Starting Salary £24,790

27 days Annual Leave, increasing after 5 years’ service

Local Government Pension Scheme

The successful candidate will drive and operate a selection of grounds maintenance vehicles & equipment as well as undertaking general grounds maintenance duties, within the Borough of Hastings and St. Leonards. The postholder will ensure that a high standard of grounds maintenance is maintained and will have excellent customer service skills.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of driving grounds maintenance vehicles and will have the ability to operate a wide range of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.

Full details and requirements for the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Essential: Cat B Driving Licence category.

Desirable: Experience of driving up to 120 HP tractors and knowledge of appliances (Mowers, Flail Arms, Trailers etc).

The closing date is Thursday 24th July 2025 at 17:00.

Short Listing and Interviews will be arranged from week commencing 28th July 2025.