Grounds Maintenance Operative Temporary Contract* £13.69 per hour PAYE Immediate Start Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Uttlesford District Council in recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative on a temporary basis. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will join a dedicated team in maintaining and improving public spaces and scenery in the Borough. Your responsibilities will be but not limited to - Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Litter Picking Edging and Spraying Following Health & Safety policies The essential experience you will bring - A good level of English, reading and writing Full, UK Licence with experience in driving a 3.5t vehicle Desirable Experience: Working in outside spaces Chemical applications Working with horticultural tools such as; chain saws and ride-on mowers A good level of English, reading and writing Full, UK Licence with experience in driving a 3.5t vehicle Full training and the opportunity for further learning will be provided for the right candidate. Uttlesford District Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk