Grounds Maintenance Operative

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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.

Provisional Interview Date:  5 |June 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.