Parks & Countryside Officer (Level 1) – Maldon District Council
Permanent, full‑time. Salary: £26,644–£28,146 per annum. Location: Maldon. Closing date: 14 June 2026.
Role Purpose
To provide a grounds maintenance service across the Maldon District in order to maintain the Council’s parks and open spaces to a high standard.
Accountabilities – Service Delivery
Work in partnership with others to achieve high standards of grounds maintenance across our 25 parks and open spaces, including the flagship sites of Promenade Park in Maldon and Riverside Park in Burnham on Crouch.
Organise own working methods within guidelines to ensure safe work and adherence to health and safety procedures.
Take weekend and bank holiday duties on a rota and provide out‑of‑hours cover for events and civil emergencies.
The team works “annualised hours” averaging 38 hours per week across the year, with 46 hours per week during April to September and 29 hours per week during winter months.
Undertake general gardening and grounds maintenance duties to include:
* Leaf clearance, bin emptying, sweeping and litter picking
* Strimming, rotary mowing and use of associated groundcare machinery and implements
* Care of beds and basic glasshouse work
* Basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment
* Litter and bin collection
* Basic machinery operation and vehicle driving
The Experience You Will Bring
NVQ level 2 or equivalent in horticulture, amenity management or similar, or reasonable experience in grounds maintenance functions and settings.
OR
Two or more competency certificates in the following or similar work–appropriate training:
* Pesticide spraying licence
* Brushcutter/clearing saw licence
* Chainsaw licence (C30/C31 equivalent)
* Ride‑on/pedestrian mower certificate
* Amenity tractor with trailer/PTO mounted implements
* Woodchipper
Full UK driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.
Ability to operate machinery including grass cutting and light vehicles.
Knowledge of relevant health and safety measures and responsibility for own actions.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Flexible and agile working
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
* Discounted local gym membership
* Free parking
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status.
Maldon District Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken as required for this role.
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