We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Carmarthenshire to assist with the appointment of a Grounds Operative, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £12.84 - £16.61 per Hour Summary: This is a great opportunity to join the Environment Department of Carmarthenshire County Council, supporting the maintenance of public parks, schools, playgrounds, and other landscaped areas. The Grounds Operative will deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across the local area, using machinery and craft skills in line with health and safety standards. Responsibilities: Carry out general grounds maintenance: grass cutting, hedge trimming, and sports field upkeep. Set out and mark sports areas; maintain natural, artificial, and synthetic pitches. Clean public facilities including changing rooms, toilets, and parks. Apply pesticides in accordance with legislation and manufacturer guidelines. Operate handheld and powered tools, as well as tractors and mounted equipment. Supervise trainees and allocated staff as needed. Conduct visual inspections of playground equipment and record findings. Essentials: Experience in groundskeeping or gardening roles. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Competent in allocating tasks and meeting deadlines. Full driving licence and ability to tow trailers. Practical knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, COSHH regulations, and safe use of light machinery. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1519755