Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join ourteam based in Sudbury and Stowmarket. Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. The successful candidates will earn a competitive of £26,835 - £30,060 per annum plus contractual overtime - 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime).
What we are looking for
We are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team in Public Realm. The successful people will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
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.
In addition, the team is responsible for council owned play areas, management of the councils' tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips.
These roles will be based at either our Stowmarket or Sudbury depots and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and o...