Grounds Maintenance Operative

at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Local Authority

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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
Address: Chilton Depot, Alexandra Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2XH
Salary: £28,608 - £32,046 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 hours contractual hours overtime)
Contract: Permanent This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance Crew within the Public Realm team. About The Role The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils' countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. This role will be based at our Sudbury depot and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy and welcoming. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a range of grounds maintenance services of a practical and physically demanding nature across council owned parks, play areas, open spaces and communal areas. The work will include use of specialised vehicles, machinery and equipment. Duties also include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing tasks. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, worked over five days (Monday - Friday). The position operates on an annualised hours basis, with working hours varying between the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. About You We are looking for someone with experience in grounds maintenance who is passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to making local areas cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. You will enjoy working outdoors, whether independently or as part of a team. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
experience in grounds maintenance and proficiency in a range of related tasks, or transferable skills that suit the role
ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment, safely and effectively
good communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with the public, colleagues, and supervisors, and a commitment to good customer care
a proactive and flexible attitude, including a willingness to undertake cleansing tasks to meet operational and seasonal service demands
awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility
basic computer literacy, including the ability to use email and mobile devices
ability to maintain accurate records of work completed
you must hold a full driving licence and hold the relevant qualification to tow a trailer. We welcome applications both from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined in the person specification as well as those with some relevant experience and a strong desire to learn and grow within the role. About Us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:
60 conservation areas
two National Landscapes
many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years)
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs
Private Health Care Options
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Paid volunteering days
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting)
Great learning and development opportunities. For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page . Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. For more information For an informal discussion please contact the Public Realm team via email on public.realm@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity. Closing date: 5.00pm, 25 October 2026 How To Apply Please ensure your:
application form is fully completed, including employment and education history
supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification
We will also accept CVs and supporting statements by post. These should be sent for the attention of Mike Hooper, Operations Officer to the following address: Chilton Depot, Alexandra Road, Sudbury, CO10 2XH. Please mark the envelope private and confidential. About The Team How to apply Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS). Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ' section of the (JD and PS) Your statement should:
Be no more than 2 sides of A4
use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.

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