Pay Level: 5 £30,160 to £32,118 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours a week Location: Slough Cemetery DBS requirement: Basic The closing date for applications is midnight on the 30th of November What you’ll be doing: Join the Team That Keeps Slough Blooming As a key member of Slough Borough Council’s Grounds Maintenance Team, you’ll take pride in making our borough a greener, cleaner, and more vibrant place to live. From stunning parks and peaceful gardens to open spaces and roadside landscapes, your work will help shape the beauty of our community every single day. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead a crew of up to three team members, ensuring that every project — whether mowing, planting, pruning, or maintaining — is completed to the highest standard. You’ll combine teamwork, leadership, and a love for the outdoors to make a visible difference across Slough. Grow Your Career While Growing Our Green Spaces At Slough Borough Council, we’re passionate about developing our people. You’ll have access to a wide range of training and qualifications, including: Horticultural and machinery certifications (PA1/PA6, chainsaw, tractor driving, trailer towing. Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service. The Local Government Pension Scheme Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and opportunity be a member of our various employee networks who are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality. Tax-free childcare and childcare services Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work. Accessibility and Support: Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room) please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk. This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond. Right to Work and Checks: All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. How to Apply: Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.