Grounds Maintenance Officer - District Council
£17.66 per hour - 37 hours per week - 5 Month Initial Contract (potentially extending with a view to go permanent)
Location - Oxted - Surrey
Hybrid working: 4 days on-site, 1 day from home (with greater flexibility once established)
Alecto Recruitment is currently seeking an Open Space / Grounds Maintenance Officer to join one of our clients, a local District Council and on an initial 5/6 month contract, with a view to be extended and potentially go permenant.
Role Overview:
As an Open Space / Grounds Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the district's parks, playgrounds, allotments, and cemetery grounds. You'll ensure these public spaces are safe, attractive, and well-maintained for residents and visitors, supporting the council's commitment to high-quality outdoor environments.
Oversee and monitor the performance of contractors delivering grounds maintenance services.
Review and approve event applications for council-owned land.
Audit, review, and report on playground inspections and related works
Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to address issues promptly
Provide professional input to ensure safe, attractive, and well-maintained public spaces.
What we are looking for:
Background in local authority, client-side, or public realm contract management.
Strong knowledge of grounds maintenance operations and health & safety requirements.
Confident in reviewing inspection reports and event applications.
Proactive, hands-on approach to service delivery and quality assurance.
To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Mike Prew at Alecto Recruitment or give us a call in strict confidence.
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDG