Grounds Maintenance Operative

Do you enjoy working outside?   

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Team working across the district. This outgoing team provides a varied grounds maintenance service for the council throughout the year which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, formal planting maintenance, soft landscaping, cemetery maintenance, burials and other associated horticultural and arboriculture operations.   

Do you enjoy working in a wide range of locations?   

You will be working in a wide range of locations from woodland, SSSI’s, clifftops to formal gardens. Must be highly motivated to meet targets/schedules and complete work to a high standard.   

Do you have Grounds Maintenance experience?   

You must have at least 1, ideally 2+ years’ experience in a Grounds Maintenance role as well as a valid driver’s license (with trailer entitlement a benefit), holding PA1, PA6 herbicide and preferably with NVQ Level 1 or equivalent certification/tickets/licences. 

Please note that this post is subject to a pre-employment health check and DBS check.   

Whats in it for you:  

• £24,047 - £26,531 per annum
• 23 days leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years continuous service 
• Local government pension scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees) 
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants 
• Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories   

About us   

What we can offer in return is a great place to work and a friendly team to work with. At NFDC we believe all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.   

We are developing a new, modern operational depot at Hardley Industrial Estate, SO45 3NQ. The new depot will be available from January 2025 at the earliest. Once the new depot is operational, this role will be based at that location. You can read more about the new depot here   

Please can we also ensure that we put, To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.  

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working at NFDC   

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, we would be happy to hear from you. CV’s will not be accepted without a completed application via our jobs portal, or a paper copy sent if preferred.   

If you would like to find out more about this role please call Kevin Frenchum on Tel: (phone number removed) or Wayne Dawkins on Tel: (phone number removed).   

For any application enquiries, to request a paper application, or assistance please contact the HR Admin team on (phone number removed).   

Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 28th November 2024 

Anticipated Interview date: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December 2024