Test Valley Borough Council
Grounds Maintenance Operative
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£27,424 to £29,056 (Grade 4)
37 hours per week 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Andover
If you enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, can work under your own initiative or as part of a team and are looking for a secure, challenging and worthwhile job, we may have the position you are looking for.
The position is manually challenging but equally rewarding for enthusiastic and hardworking team players. The ideal candidate will have a range of relevant qualifications and/or experience of grounds maintenance. Experience of working outdoors in all weathers is essential and assisting the general public with enquiries a benefit. Knowledge of the Test Valley area would be an advantage but not essential.
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To be suitable for the post of Grounds Maintenance Operative, it is essential that you have an appropriate driving licence, with entitlement to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, and tow a trailer over 750kg. However, for the right candidate training will be given.
We offer a range of employment benefits including a local government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, free on-site parking, and discounted leisure facilities. We encourage continuous learning and development and have a programme of events designed to support employee wellbeing. For further information on what we can offer you, please visit the link below: https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/aboutyourcouncil/a-great-place-to-work/employee-benefits
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For an informal chat, please call Ben Hamilton – Head of Environmental Services - Operations (North) on 01264 368393.
Closing date: 01 September 2026
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