Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operatives

Salary NS5 £25,989 - £26,403, per annum

An average of 37 hours per week worked as annualised hours, permanent

April 1 – October 31- 5 days, 7.30am – 4.15pm

1 November – 31 March – 4 days – 7.30am – 3.45pm

Two roles – one is subject to an Enhanced DBS check due to playground inspection duties

We are now recruiting for two Grounds Maintenance Operatives to make a real difference to the environment in which Newark and Sherwood residents live, maintaining open green spaces.

We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic, hard-working people to join our Street Scene Team as Grounds Maintenance Operatives. In this role, you will be working with an experienced team who really care about the role they play in making Newark and Sherwood Cleaner, Safer and Greener.

You must be prepared to work in all weather conditions, to accept varied duties, to be flexible in your approach to work and have the ability to adapt to changes to your workload.

You will join a team dedicated to maintaining the District Council’s open spaces, including parks, play areas, playing fields and amenity areas, to a high standard. You will have grounds maintenance skills and powered tool and plant operation experience for example: strimming, ride on mowers and pedestrian mowers.

Candidates must also possess a full manual driving licence as the roles will drive Council vehicles across the district.

This is a full-time role working an average of 37 hours per week over the year. Your actual hours will, however, vary depending on the time of year. You may be required to work some weekends as directed by the supervisor/line manager when there is a business need. For example (but not limited to), if there is an event in the district or to cover unplanned absence.

Job Role includes,

• Grass cutting
• Hedge and shrub cutting
• Ornamental bedding
• Some knowledge of horticulture
• Tree care/ and planting
• Sports pitch maintenance
• Play park works
• Spraying
• Driving around the district

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Street Scene Manager, Ashley Kitchen on Ashley.kitchen@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

Closing Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025

Interview: week commencing 18 August 2025