This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
1. Job Title: Operative: Trees and Greenspaces
2. Job Location: Shire Hall
3. Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum
4. Hours per Week: 37.00
5. Contract Type: Permanent
6. Closing Date: 07/09/2025
7. Job Requisition Number: 12338
8. This post is not open to job share
About the Team and Role
We are looking for a highly motivated operative to join our team. You will be responsible for tree planting, maintenance and landscape activities, including monitoring health of sites within your defined geographical area.
There are two positions available, which will form part of two teams covering the Gloucestershire County.
About you
You will have experience of working in Greenspaces, including skills of planting, establishment of sites, ongoing maintenance, formative pruning and upkeep of tools and equipment.
About us
Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
Closing date 7th September 2025
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview between 18th > 26th September 2025
Additional Information
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This Position is subject to a DBS check.
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