Park Maintenance Keeper Location: Hackney, London Pay Rate: £17.28 per hour (PAYE) £23.29 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 36 hours per week, typically 7:00am to 3:00pm , with flexibility around working hours and additional hours available for those seeking extra work Duration: Ongoing work for the foreseeable future Reporting To: Parks and Open Spaces Supervisor About the Role We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Park Maintenance Keeper to help maintain Hackney's parks, green spaces, and recreational areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring parks remain clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors. The site includes formal walks and lawns, sports facilities, specimen trees, and a nature conservation area , all of which require ongoing maintenance and care to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine grounds maintenance across parks and open spaces. Cut grass, trim hedges, prune shrubs, weed flower beds, and assist with planting. Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers. Collect litter, empty bins, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Inspect parks for hazards, vandalism, or maintenance issues and report concerns promptly. Undertake minor repairs to park furniture, fencing, signage, and other park infrastructure. Assist with the maintenance of sports facilities, lawns, specimen trees, and conservation areas. Assist with seasonal maintenance activities, including leaf clearance and winter preparations. Support the setup and clear-down of community events held within parks. Follow health and safety procedures and ensure equipment is used safely. Engage professionally and courteously with members of the public. Experience Desired Previous experience as a Gardener, Park Keeper, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Landscaper , or in a similar outdoor maintenance role. Experience using grounds maintenance machinery and equipment. Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions. Knowledge of maintaining public spaces, gardens, parks, sports pitches, or recreational grounds. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Skills and Attributes Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic. Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards. Strong communication and customer service skills. Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual outdoor work. Ability to identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action. Commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and attractive public spaces. What We Offer Competitive hourly rates of £17.28 PAYE or £23.29 Umbrella . 36 hours per week, typically 7:00am to 3:00pm, with flexibility and additional hours available. Ongoing work for the foreseeable future. For PAYE workers: 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) benefits from Day 1. Uniform and PPE provided. Training and development opportunities. Opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and enhancement of Hackney's valued green spaces. If this role is of interest to you or anyone you know, please reach out for a confidential discussion. Email: (url removed) Tel: (phone number removed) We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.
Jul 28, 2026
Seasonal
Park Maintenance Keeper Location: Hackney, London Pay Rate: £17.28 per hour (PAYE) £23.29 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 36 hours per week, typically 7:00am to 3:00pm , with flexibility around working hours and additional hours available for those seeking extra work Duration: Ongoing work for the foreseeable future Reporting To: Parks and Open Spaces Supervisor About the Role We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Park Maintenance Keeper to help maintain Hackney's parks, green spaces, and recreational areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring parks remain clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors. The site includes formal walks and lawns, sports facilities, specimen trees, and a nature conservation area , all of which require ongoing maintenance and care to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine grounds maintenance across parks and open spaces. Cut grass, trim hedges, prune shrubs, weed flower beds, and assist with planting. Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers. Collect litter, empty bins, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Inspect parks for hazards, vandalism, or maintenance issues and report concerns promptly. Undertake minor repairs to park furniture, fencing, signage, and other park infrastructure. Assist with the maintenance of sports facilities, lawns, specimen trees, and conservation areas. Assist with seasonal maintenance activities, including leaf clearance and winter preparations. Support the setup and clear-down of community events held within parks. Follow health and safety procedures and ensure equipment is used safely. Engage professionally and courteously with members of the public. Experience Desired Previous experience as a Gardener, Park Keeper, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Landscaper , or in a similar outdoor maintenance role. Experience using grounds maintenance machinery and equipment. Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions. Knowledge of maintaining public spaces, gardens, parks, sports pitches, or recreational grounds. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Skills and Attributes Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic. Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards. Strong communication and customer service skills. Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual outdoor work. Ability to identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action. Commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and attractive public spaces. What We Offer Competitive hourly rates of £17.28 PAYE or £23.29 Umbrella . 36 hours per week, typically 7:00am to 3:00pm, with flexibility and additional hours available. Ongoing work for the foreseeable future. For PAYE workers: 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) benefits from Day 1. Uniform and PPE provided. Training and development opportunities. Opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and enhancement of Hackney's valued green spaces. If this role is of interest to you or anyone you know, please reach out for a confidential discussion. Email: (url removed) Tel: (phone number removed) We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Goundsmaintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 25, 2026
Seasonal
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Goundsmaintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Senior Gardener / Grounds & Landscaping Operative West Surrey 30,000 - 38,000 DOE Are you an experienced gardener or landscaper who takes pride in creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces? We are recruiting for a Senior Gardener / Grounds & Landscaping Operative to join a growing team working across a range of high-quality domestic gardens throughout Surrey and Sussex. This is a varied, hands-on position that combines garden maintenance, soft landscaping and supporting wider landscaping projects. Working Monday to Friday with early starts and eight-hour days, this role offers the opportunity to join a professional team environment with ongoing training and development. Key Responsibilities Carry out gardening, grounds maintenance and soft landscaping duties to a consistently high standard. Lead and support day-to-day garden visits, ensuring work is completed efficiently and professionally. Build strong relationships with clients and understand the specific requirements of each site. Undertake planting, pruning, turfing and general garden maintenance, alongside occasional hard landscaping tasks. Support junior team members and maintain tools, machinery, vehicles and equipment in line with health and safety requirements. The Ideal Candidate Has a minimum of four years' experience within gardening, grounds maintenance or landscaping. Possesses strong knowledge of plants, landscaping techniques and the safe use of tools and machinery. Demonstrates excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. Can work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a wider team. Holds a full UK driving licence. In return, you will receive a salary of 30,000 to 38,000 depending on experience, Monday to Friday working with no weekends, uniform and PPE and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and experienced team. This role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors in all seasons, takes pride in delivering high standards and values variety in their day-to-day work. Please apply via the advert or contact Cheryl at The HireWorks for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Gardener / Grounds & Landscaping Operative West Surrey 30,000 - 38,000 DOE Are you an experienced gardener or landscaper who takes pride in creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces? We are recruiting for a Senior Gardener / Grounds & Landscaping Operative to join a growing team working across a range of high-quality domestic gardens throughout Surrey and Sussex. This is a varied, hands-on position that combines garden maintenance, soft landscaping and supporting wider landscaping projects. Working Monday to Friday with early starts and eight-hour days, this role offers the opportunity to join a professional team environment with ongoing training and development. Key Responsibilities Carry out gardening, grounds maintenance and soft landscaping duties to a consistently high standard. Lead and support day-to-day garden visits, ensuring work is completed efficiently and professionally. Build strong relationships with clients and understand the specific requirements of each site. Undertake planting, pruning, turfing and general garden maintenance, alongside occasional hard landscaping tasks. Support junior team members and maintain tools, machinery, vehicles and equipment in line with health and safety requirements. The Ideal Candidate Has a minimum of four years' experience within gardening, grounds maintenance or landscaping. Possesses strong knowledge of plants, landscaping techniques and the safe use of tools and machinery. Demonstrates excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. Can work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a wider team. Holds a full UK driving licence. In return, you will receive a salary of 30,000 to 38,000 depending on experience, Monday to Friday working with no weekends, uniform and PPE and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and experienced team. This role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors in all seasons, takes pride in delivering high standards and values variety in their day-to-day work. Please apply via the advert or contact Cheryl at The HireWorks for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Goundsmaintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 25, 2026
Seasonal
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Goundsmaintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Gounds maintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 22, 2026
Seasonal
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Gounds maintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Grounds maintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 22, 2026
Seasonal
Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Grounds maintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Site Supervisor / Lead Site Operative (Landscaping)£31,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Technical Training + Career Progression + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + 10% TAX FREE Bonus + Employee-Owned Business + 31 Days HolidayHome based, Covering Slough, Reading, Guildford, Watford and surrounding areas Are you a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions in the future in a specialist industry?On offer is a role with an abundant list of unusual perks, such as the various training options, career progression routes, great package and the many benefits that come from being part of an employee-owned business. You will be heavily invested in by being trained extensively, with a view to establishing a long-term future career as a valued member of this company.This company are rapidly expanding, and are already regarded as the authority in their field. They are seeking to add dynamic new talent to their existing staff in order to continue on their trajectory of growth whilst maintaining their high standards of service.This role would suit a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions. The Role: Will involve the removal of invasive plant species from domestic and commercial environments Will involve frequently working alongside a highly skilled Site Supervisor, and the opportunity to learn from them directly and progress your career Will involve frequent travel and outside work in all conditions The Candidate: Will have experience working as a landscaper, gardener or groundworker Will have a UK Driving License Has strong communication skills Reference number: 248334 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Heal at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Site Supervisor / Lead Site Operative (Landscaping)£31,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Technical Training + Career Progression + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + 10% TAX FREE Bonus + Employee-Owned Business + 31 Days HolidayHome based, Covering Slough, Reading, Guildford, Watford and surrounding areas Are you a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions in the future in a specialist industry?On offer is a role with an abundant list of unusual perks, such as the various training options, career progression routes, great package and the many benefits that come from being part of an employee-owned business. You will be heavily invested in by being trained extensively, with a view to establishing a long-term future career as a valued member of this company.This company are rapidly expanding, and are already regarded as the authority in their field. They are seeking to add dynamic new talent to their existing staff in order to continue on their trajectory of growth whilst maintaining their high standards of service.This role would suit a Landscaper, Site Supervisor, Lead Site Operative, Labourer Team Leader or similar looking for the opportunity to develop your skillset through technical training in a role that will offer the chance to further progress your career into supervisory positions. The Role: Will involve the removal of invasive plant species from domestic and commercial environments Will involve frequently working alongside a highly skilled Site Supervisor, and the opportunity to learn from them directly and progress your career Will involve frequent travel and outside work in all conditions The Candidate: Will have experience working as a landscaper, gardener or groundworker Will have a UK Driving License Has strong communication skills Reference number: 248334 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Heal at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
