Job Description
2 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose:
To carry out a range of grounds maintenance tasks to ensure that outdoor spaces are clean, safe, well-kept, and visually appealing. This includes grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, litter picking, and general upkeep of public or private grounds.
Key Responsibilities:
* Mow lawns and grassed areas using pedestrian or ride-on mowers
* Trim hedges, shrubs, and trees using appropriate tools and equipment
* Carry out planting, pruning, weeding, and seasonal bedding tasks
* Maintain pathways, car parks, and hard surfaces, including sweeping and pressure washing
* Undertake general grounds tidiness tasks, such as litter picking and emptying bins
* Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilisers safely as required (if qualified)
* Operate and maintain a variety of horticultural machinery and hand tools
* Perform basic maintenance checks and cleaning of equipment
* Follow work schedules and instructions from the supervisor or team leader
* Report any damage, hazards, or vandalism observed during work
* Comply with health and safety regulations and use appropriate PPE
* Work outdoors in various weather conditions and maintain high work standards
* Engage politely with members of the public when approached
Requirements
* Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar outdoor manual role
* Ability to operate grounds maintenance tools and machinery (e.g., mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters)
* Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Basic understanding of health and safety requirements
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good timekeeping and reliability
* Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
Requirements
Previous experience as an estate cleaner General education qualification (desirable) UK driving licence