Overview
On a day to day basis delivering practical grounds maintenance & horticultural services with operational duties of maintenance of both formal and informal landscaped areas seasonal bedding schemes and also the maintenance of sports pitches and fine turf facilities.
You must have a valid driving licence and will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Dates
Closing Date: 30th September 2025
Interview Date(s): 21st - 23rd October 2025
Important information
* The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving).
* The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical.
* For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed interview schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
The council are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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