Job Description
Hybrid 3 days on-site (Kendal LA9 4ED) / 2 days from homeFull-time, 37.5 hrs/week with flexible start and finish times£15.82 £17.79 per hour + pending pay award (backdated to 1 April)THE ROLEA varied, hands-on position combining team supervision, horticulture, health & safety, and contractor coordination making a real, visible difference to Kendal's public spaces and community assets.Lead day-to-day grounds and maintenance operations across Kendal's public spaces and council estateSupervise a Grounds & Maintenance Assistant and coordinate contractorsOversee horticulture, allotment sites, civic planting and maintenance projectsManage health & safety, risk assessments, record keeping and budget monitoringSupport community events and help keep Kendal looking its best year-roundReport directly to the Council Services Manager with real autonomy in the roleABOUT YOUExperience in grounds maintenance or horticulture (essential)Supervisory experience (essential)LANTRA Level 3 or equivalent horticulture qualification (desirable)H&S qualification IOSH, NEBOSH or COSHH (desirable)Full UK driving licence (required)Organised, resilient and community-minded someone who takes pride in high-quality public spacesWHAT YOU'LL GET£15.82 £17.79/hr + pending pay award backdated to 1 AprilExcellent local government pension scheme2428 days annual leave (rising with service) + 8 bank holidaysFlexible start and finish timesHybrid working 3 days on-site, 2 days from homeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeKEY DATESClosing date: 26 June 20261st interviews will be held virtually between 15 25 June 2026Final interviews in person in Kendal: 29 June 2026Please ensure you are available on the key interview dates before applying. A basic DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. We respond to all applications within 5 working days.Ready to make your mark on Kendal?
Apply via the link - we'd love to hear from you.REF-229 024TPBN1_UKTJ