Love the Outdoors? Join Our Grounds Maintenance Team!
Do you thrive working in the fresh air and enjoy seeing the results of your hard work? We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Team based at our Hardley depot, serving beautiful locations across the district.
As part of this friendly, hands-on team, you’ll help keep our outdoor spaces looking their best all year round. Your work will include:
Grass cutting and hedge trimming
Shrub and formal planting maintenance
Soft landscaping projects
Cemetery grounds
A variety of horticultural & other tasks What Makes This Role Special?
You won’t be stuck in one place! No two days are the same
We work in variety of stunning and varied outdoor environments including public green spaces, woodlands, coastal areas & gardens.
If you’re motivated, take pride in high standards, and enjoy working to clear schedules, this is the role for you.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: A background in Grounds Maintenance or similar role
Driving: Full UK driving licence
Desirable: PA1 & PA6 herbicide certification, NVQ Level 1 or equivalent Please note: This role requires a pre-employment health check and an Enhanced DBS check. You’ll need to declare any spent convictions, cautions, or warnings.
What’s in It for You?
Salary: £24,817 – £30,372 per annum (Career Grade)
Generous Leave: 23–24 days plus 5 extra days after 5 years’ service
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme & AVC options
Support: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 legal, financial & personal advice)
Perks: Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, and supermarkets
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 40% on bikes and accessories
Full uniform provided
Training Ready to make a difference and enjoy the great outdoors every day? Apply now and help us keep our district beautiful!
About us.
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that 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 also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more.
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
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.
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After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Kevin Frenchum (phone number removed)
Closing date: 11pm on 7th December 2025
Interview Date: week commence 15th December 2025