Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Would you like to be part of an award-winning multi-disciplinary team managing a wide range of greenspaces?
Do you have skills and experience that you would like to use to maintain and enhance council owned greenspaces across the Borough?
Join our Grounds Maintenance team and help us keep Waverley’s parks, play areas, cemeteries and green spaces safe, clean and welcoming for the whole community. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll carry out a wide range of practical tasks including grass cutting, strimming, hedge work, litter picking and general site care, ensuring high standards are consistently met across the borough.
You’ll take pride in the quality of your work, follow set schedules, and use machinery safely and responsibly, reporting any issues or defects as needed. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll contribute to repair and improvement projects and help maintain excellent presentation of our sites, vehicles and equipment. Customer service is key, and you’ll interact professionally with residents, colleagues and visitors while representing the council.
This role is ideal for someone physically fit who enjoys outdoor work in all weather, has demonstrable experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture, and brings a flexible, reliable approach. In return, you’ll be part of an organisation that values collaboration, wellbeing and professionalism, and you’ll have opportunities to learn, develop and make a positive impact on your local environment.
A full driving licence is essential and PA1 or PA6 would be advantageous.
Closing date for applications - 5pm on the 9th December 2025
Interview date - 18th December 2025
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer and interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
Salary range
- £12.60 per hour