Grounds Operative

Join Our Client South Gloucestershire Council''s Team as a Grounds Operative!Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful public spaces? Do you enjoy working outdoors and have a knack for gardening? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Grounds Operative in Yate!About the Role:As a Grounds Operative, you will be a crucial part of our front-line team, ensuring that parks, highways, cemeteries, and conservation areas are well-maintained and inviting for the community. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.00, and the contract length is six months.What You''ll Do:Undertake maintenance work including grass cutting, shrub maintenance, and litter picking.Trim and reduce hedges while maintaining flower beds across South Gloucestershire.Conduct routine maintenance operations in public parks, open spaces, roadside verges, and woodland areas.Use commercial powered hand tools and equipment, such as brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and pedestrian mowers, while adhering to safety regulations.Assist with minor landscaping tasks, including planting bedding plants, shrubs, and trees.Help maintain the council''s cycle route network and assist in the collection of fly-tipping waste when needed.What We''re Looking For:Experience: Demonstrable experience in gardening or grounds maintenance roles.Equipment Proficiency: Ability to operate commercial grounds equipment such as strimmers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.Driving License: A full, valid UK driving ..... full job details .....