Grounds Maintenance Operative

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative based in Sudbury, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Public Realm team. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. This role will be based at our Sudbury depot and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy and welcoming. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a range of grounds maintenance services of a practical and physically demanding nature across council owned parks, play areas, open spaces and communal areas. The work will include use of specialised vehicles, machinery and equipment. Duties also include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing tasks. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, worked over five ..... full job details .....