PURPOSE OF POST: Grounds Operative Grounds Operative This is a very important post within the Grounds and Cleansing Section of the Neighbourhood Services. The officer will work closely with the Commercial and Operations Manager, also a range of colleagues to enable them to deliver high-quality, very visible, commercial services to predominantly external clients however, there will also be a requirement to engage with internal clients. Key areas include being the first point of contact to our external clients, inclusive of Monmouthshire Housing Association, Aneurin Bevan Health Board, Heddlu Gwent Police, and other various clients. Grounds Operative Grounds maintenance provides an essential service in ensuring the County delivers its aspirations of providing an environment which is safe, clean and sustainable. Grounds maintenance operatives, either working individually or as a team, will maintain public open space; verges; planting; schools and contracted sites to provide a quality green and sustainable environment. Grounds Operative The majority of the time the officer will be undertaking grounds maintenance activities. However, you will be required at times to work as part of a street services team, maintaining local environmental quality which includes litter picking, responding to fly-tipping etc.