Job Description

Job Introduction

Make a Difference in Lancaster

Join us as a Grounds Maintenance Operative and play a vital role in keeping Lancaster's open spaces clean, green, and welcoming. Your work will directly support the council's ambitions for safe, attractive neighbourhoods, enhancing community pride and wellbeing across parks, streets, beaches, and gardens.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll carry out a variety of tasks including grass cutting, litter and graffiti removal, landscaping, playground installation, and weed control. Operating fleet vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, you'll maintain street furniture, assist with event setups, and support community volunteers. Your role also involves seasonal duties like snow clearance and gritting, ensuring public spaces remain safe and accessible year-round.

You'll Fit Right In If...

You have Level 2 horticulture knowledge or equivalent experience, a full UK driving licence with trailer entitlement (or ability to obtain), and confidence working independently with integrity. You're physically fit, enjoy working outdoors in all weather, and communicate effectively with colleagues and the public. Above all, you share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, helping us deliver excellent services that make a real difference.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about maintaining beautiful, safe spaces for the community, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about what it's like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us

Our Benefits

Generous annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Car purchase scheme Lifestyle savings Health Care Cash Plan Volunteering days Wellbeing support

Flexible working friendly

We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work-life balance.

Inclusive employer

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.



Interview Date: Week commencing 9th February 2026