3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality grounds maintenance service across public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas, and other open spaces. The role is responsible for maintaining outdoor environments to a high standard while ensuring safe working practices and the effective use of allocated resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance duties including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and upkeep of sports pitches and landscaped areas.
• Prepare, mark out, and maintain natural, synthetic, and artificial sports surfaces.
• Undertake site preparation, construction, and basic landscaping activities using relevant tools and equipment.
• Clean and maintain public facilities, including parks, playgrounds, changing rooms, toilets, and open spaces.
• Apply pesticides safely and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and current legislation where required.
• Operate handheld tools, powered machinery, tractors, and tractor-mounted equipment safely and effectively.
• Conduct routine inspections of playground equipment and maintain accurate records in line with inspection procedures.
• Ensure all machinery, vehicles, and equipment are maintained in a safe, roadworthy, and operational condition.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and assist in directing the work of trainees or other team members when required.
• Comply with all Health & Safety legislation, COSHH regulations, safe systems of work, and departmental procedures.
• Undertake duties across various environmental service functions as required.