Role
Streetscene Operative (12 months)
Location
Bengal St, Chorley
Contract
Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Salary
25,989 - 26,403
Closing Date
17th October 2025
Bored of the office job? Are you looking for something that will get you outside? Somewhere that you can really take some pride in your work.
Well look no further...
We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Chorley based StreetScene team. In this role, you'll be working all around Chorley in an extremely varied role, looking after Chorley's community spaces, parks and streets. You'll be ensuring that they're in perfect condition for Chorley's residents and visitors to the area.
What you'll be getting up to
* Carry out general Streetscene tasks such as grounds maintenance and street cleansing as required e.g. mowing, hoeing, sweeping, weeding, raking, edging, manuring, mulching, strimming, hedge maintenance, shrub bed maintenance, tree/shrub planting, hard landscape works, seasonal bedding maintenance and planting, clearing leaves and litter, loading and unloading of barrows, trailers, vehicles, sweeping and litter collection.
* Operate digital systems to access and record work.
* Carry out soft landscaping, fine turf care, tree work, marking out of sports pitches etc. as required.
* Assist in the removal of fly tipping and keep appropriate records.
* Operate grounds maintenance machinery and vehicles. Complete pre-use checks of both vehicles and machinery and record as directed.
* Follow work schedules in accordance with Streetscene service tasks and record as directed.
* Attend to minor emergencies such as flooding, obstructions and accident damage street furniture
* Provide support to the council's events programme.
Who we're looking for
* A team player - someone who works well with others and contributes to a positive working environment.
* Attention to detail - ensuring public spaces are clean, safe, and well-presented
* A valid driving licence - you'll be operating various vehicles and machinery as part of your daily duties
* Good communication skills - able to interact professionally with colleagues and members of the public
* Reliability and punctuality - consistent attendance and timekeeping are essential.
* Basic knowledge of health and safety - understanding safe working practices and procedures.
Other requirements
* This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Volunteering days
* Free parking
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