Landscape Operative – Play & Building Maintenance

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Amber Valley Borough Council are looking for an experienced multiskilled and highly motivated Building & play Maintenance Operative. 

Located within the Building & Open Spaces business unit, the role will focus on day to day building maintenance tasks. This will include basic plumbing, painting, joinery and handy person tasks. Additionally, there will be a requirement to undertake building and landscape maintenance/improvement works across the Councils property and land portfolio. 

You will ideally have a core building trade background with the ability to multi-skill across a wide range of minor repair needs (e.g. plumbing, joinery, plastering, brickwork).  You will also have good organisation skills and be able to work on your own initiative with the minimum of supervision. The role will also include on occasions, the ability to open and close sites across the building portfolio, take utility readings and meet building contractors on site. 

If you are a motivated team player, who is looking for a varied, rewarding and challenging role, have excellent communication and administration skills, work well under your own initiative, then we’re keen to hear from you. 

The role will  include some travel, mainly within the Amber Valley Borough Council district; you should hold a full driving licence and ideally have access to your own vehicle. Flexibility and a positive attitude are a must. The work pattern will be Monday to Friday – 9.00 am – 3.00 pm.

For further information contact Kevin Farrow - Buildings Officer on 01773 841504 or at kevin.farrow@ambervalley.gov.uk 

In addition, we can offer: 

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to make a difference 

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 1 February 2026 at Midnight.

(Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted).   

To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council’s website at: www.ambervalley.gov.uk/jobs

CVs are not accepted.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council.  Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.