Grounds Maintenance Operative – Fixed Term Contract
From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government’s confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.
As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism.
We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trusted and open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities.
While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You’ll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities.
Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future.
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Would you like to be part of an award-winning multi-disciplinary team managing a wide range of greenspaces across the borough? Do you have skills and experience that you would like to use to maintain and enhance council-owned parks and open spaces?
We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our Grounds Maintenance Services team within Environmental Services on a fixed term contract from April 2026 to October 2026 . This role plays an important part in helping us maintain high-quality, safe and accessible greenspaces for residents and visitors across the borough.
Working as part of a dedicated operational team, you will carry out a range of programmed grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, strimming, hedge and shrub maintenance, litter collection and general upkeep of council-managed land. You will also support improvement works and ensure that sites are maintained to a consistently high standard.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience in grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work
- A full UK driving licence
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A practical approach with a commitment to maintaining high standards
This is a mobile role and involves working outdoors in all weather conditions as part of a team delivering essential services across the borough.
We do not accept CV’s without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Matt Lank on matt.lank@waverley.gov.uk
Closing date – 9am on the 25th March 2026
Interview date – 30th March 2026
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
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 an 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.
Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.
Salary range
- £27,294 per year