Job Description

About the Role

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We are seeking dedicated and reliable

Ground Maintenance Operatives

to join the council's Grounds and Cleansing Service. This team plays a vital role in delivering safe, clean, well-maintained, and sustainable public environments across the county. You will work individually and as part of a team to maintain public open spaces, verges, planted areas, cemeteries, schools, and contracted sites.



While most of your duties will involve grounds maintenance, you may also support the Street Services team with litter picking, responding to fly-tipping, and general local environmental quality work.



This is a hands-on, outdoor role that requires physical capability, attention to safety, teamwork, and community pride.

Key Responsibilities

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Grounds Maintenance

Carry out grass cutting using both hand-held and ride-on equipment. Maintain horticultural areas including shrub beds and annual bedding. Assist with grave digging and cemetery operations (subject to training). Mark and maintain sports facilities. Undertake landscaping works and basic arboriculture tasks.
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Street Services Support

Empty litter bins and carry out litter picking in open spaces and verges. Respond to fly-tipping reports and follow correct evidence procedures. Participate in waste loading only if you have opted into this service (e.g., bank holiday catch-up).
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Equipment, Vehicles & Safety

Conduct daily safety checks and keep vehicles clean. Operate machinery and plant safely and in line with manufacturer guidelines. Maintain tools, equipment and ensure proper use of PPE. Work in line with all Health & Safety legislation and Council procedures. Participate in emergency response (snow clearance, flooding, storms), including occasional evenings, weekends or bank holidays (rota-based).
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General Duties

Work within the annualised hours scheme (43hrs in summer / 37hrs in winter). Undertake additional duties appropriate to the grade once trained. Work courteously and represent the Council professionally always. Maintain effective communication with supervisors and colleagues. Uphold equal opportunities, environmental sustainability, and council values (Teamwork, Openness, Flexibility, Fairness and Kindness).
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Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

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Essential Skills & Experience

Clean UK driving licence. Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, cleansing, or a similar outdoor environment. Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and ability to follow safe working practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills. Self-motivation and pride in delivering high-quality work. Willingness to work flexible hours, including emergencies or bank holidays when required. Willingness to undertake required training.
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Desirable

Welsh language skills (Level 1-2 desirable). Experience using grounds maintenance machinery.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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Proof of Right to Work in the UK Satisfactory references Commitment to Safeguarding responsibilities (training provided)
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Benefits

Why Join?

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Full training provided for safe and effective work. All required equipment, tools and PPE supplied. Opportunity to work in a supportive, flexible, multi-skilled team. Contribute directly to keeping communities safe, clean and sustainable.

How to Apply

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If you are interested in this role, please send your CV directly to: adarsh.thomas@centurionstaunch.co.uk

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Privacy Assurance

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Data Protection Act 2018

. Your details will not be shared with any third party except where required for pre-employment checks or legal obligations. Data will be stored safely and retained only for the duration necessary.

Reference ID:

OR18679

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