Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: South Derbyshire District Council, Boardman Industrial Estate
Reference: JOB/26/00273
Salary details: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
Job term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 08 February 2026
South Derbyshire's Street Scene Services team are looking to appoint full time Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our busy and successful front-line Street Scene Services based at the Council's Depot at Unit 18 Boardman Industrial Estate, Boardman Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.
The job involves working within the Street Scene Teams undertaking a range of horticultural and cleansing tasks plus play equipment repairs and servicing across the district of South Derbyshire.
The successful applicant will need to be able to start work early in the mornings, be able to work outside in all weather conditions and to be able to cope with the physical demands of the job. The job requires good teamwork and communication skills.
We pride ourselves on the high quality of our Street Scene Services and, therefore, reliability and a commitment to the service are essential.
Once you have read the job description and person specification should you wish to discuss this role informally, please call Robert Brooksby, Street Scene Supervisor on 01283 595995.
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