Slough Borough Council
Grounds Maintenance Semi-Skilled Operative
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Directorate: Regeneration, Environment and Planning
Pay Level: 5, £30,160 - £32,118 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Slough Cemetery (Cross site)
DBS requirement: Basic
Number of Hires: 4
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis commencing from the week of 14th September 2026.
What You’ll Be Doing
Help keep Slough’s parks, streets and open spaces looking their best.
We’re looking for 4 practical, reliable and motivated Grounds Semi-Skilled Operative to join our frontline team and play a hands-on role in maintaining the places our residents use every day. From parks and gardens to roadsides, sports pitches and public open spaces, you’ll help create clean, safe and welcoming environments across Slough.
- Carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance activities to a high standard, including grass cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, litter collection, ornamental planting, sports pitch preparation, minor tree works, landscaping and playground maintenance.
- Work both independently and as part of a team, using your skills, knowledge and initiative to complete allocated work safely, efficiently and professionally.
- Use electronic devices to update work progress, liaise with supervisors and colleagues, and help make sure our schedules remain accurate and effective.
What You'll Be Doing
- Maintaining parks, gardens, open spaces, roadsides and commercial premises to a high standard.
- Using grounds maintenance tools, equipment, plant and vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Supporting a safe working environment for colleagues, residents, visitors and road users.
- Keeping accurate records and updating work progress using handheld or in-cab devices.
- Working courteously with the public and helping resolve issues on site with professionalism.
- Contributing ideas to improve working methods, schedules and service delivery.
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Our Council
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Provide
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
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Accessibility and Support:
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk.
Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.
Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.
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Right To Work And Checks
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
How We Recruit At Slough Borough Council
Our 8 Core Skills ⭐
At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.
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