Grounds Maintenance Operative

Kirkcaldy, SCT, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 1 September 2025



Closing Date: Thursday 21 August 2025



Contract Type: Permanent



Salary: FC4 25,885.80 - 28,175.91 (Pro-Rata) - enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends will be available



Working Pattern: 25.2 hours per week (Monday to Thursday & Saturday to Sunday)



Location: Beveridge Park Depot, Kirkcaldy



Supporting Statement



As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .


Job Details



This is a general maintenance role within the Grounds Maintenance Service.


Working in all weather conditions to maintain designated areas within grounds and facilities, including the opening, closing, and day-to-day upkeep of recreational pavilions. The role supports the delivery of recreational provisions across Fife by ensuring all areas, including pavilions and outdoor spaces, are kept in a clean, safe, and satisfactory condition. Key grounds maintenance tasks include manual weeding, grass cutting, sweeping and cleaning of paths, hedge trimming, and general constructional labouring work.


The position may involve working alone and unsupervised.


A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.


The Person



You must have previous experience in ground maintenance works, excellent team working skills and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weathers. A valid driving licence is desirable.


We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work

.


Further Information



Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Alternative Formats

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For further information please contact: Fraser Nicol -

fraser.nicol-es@fife.gov.uk

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3512075
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kirkcaldy, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned