2 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To carry out a range of grounds maintenance tasks to ensure that outdoor spaces are clean, safe, well-kept, and visually appealing. This includes grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, litter picking, and general upkeep of public or private grounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mow lawns and grassed areas using pedestrian or ride-on mowers
  

• Trim hedges, shrubs, and trees using appropriate tools and equipment
  

• Carry out planting, pruning, weeding, and seasonal bedding tasks
  

• Maintain pathways, car parks, and hard surfaces, including sweeping and pressure washing
  

• Undertake general grounds tidiness tasks, such as litter picking and emptying bins
  

• Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilisers safely as required (if qualified)
  

• Operate and maintain a variety of horticultural machinery and hand tools
  

• Perform basic maintenance checks and cleaning of equipment
  

• Follow work schedules and instructions from the supervisor or team leader
  

• Report any damage, hazards, or vandalism observed during work
  

• Comply with health and safety regulations and use appropriate PPE
  

• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and maintain high work standards
  

• Engage politely with members of the public when approached
  

Requirements

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar outdoor manual role
  

• Ability to operate grounds maintenance tools and machinery (e.g., mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters)
  

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  

• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  

• Good timekeeping and reliability
  

• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties