Job description
Assistant Grounds Maintenance Operatives
Make a difference in beautiful outdoor spaces with excellent benefits
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is looking for an Outdoor Groundskeeper to help maintain parks, green spaces, and council-managed landscapes. If you enjoy landscaping, horticulture, and working in nature, this is the perfect opportunity.
What You'll Get
1. Competitive pay
2. Excellent pension scheme
3. Training and career growth in outdoor maintenance
4. Active and hands-on role in a great team
Your Daily Responsibilities:
5. Mow, trim, and maintain grassed areas using council equipment.
6. Plant, prune, and care for trees, flowers, and shrubs.
7. Ensure public spaces are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
8. Assist with seasonal landscaping projects such as flower beds and winter gritting.
9. Work as part of a team to support groundskeeping, repairs, and upkeep.
10. Carry out general cleaning and litter collection in public areas.
11. Adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times.
What We're Looking For:
12. An NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent qualification.
OR
13. A minimum of 12 months' grounds maintenance experience gained within a commercial environment to include the following:
14. Grass cutting, horticultural and grounds maintenance experience, including the set-up, safe use and routine maintenance of a range of horticultural equipment / machinery to include ride on grounds machinery;
15. General maintenance of outdoor areas parks
16. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its application in the workplace to include working with a variety of plant and equipment.
17. Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
18. Ability to use gardening tools and landscaping machinery
19. A positive attitude and strong teamworking skills
20. A full current driving licence (Category B+E valid in the UK).