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Estates and Grounds Assistant

Location: On site at the Kendal Town Council office LA9 4ED and on site at locations across Kendal.

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time (20 hours per week). Hours are annualised and working days are flexible Monday – Friday.

Salary: £25,583-28,142 per year full-time equivalent, pro rata to £13,829- £15,212 per year, plus local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flexible schedule.

About Kendal Town Council

This year, Kendal Town Council is celebrating 450 years of local government, so joining our small team in this significant year, will be both exciting and challenging.

We are looking for a practical and community-focussed Estates and Grounds Assistant to help deliver high-quality services for the estates and grounds maintenance team across Kendal. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a visible difference to Kendal’s public spaces and community assets, this is an excellent opportunity to join our small and friendly Kendal Town Council team in a varied and valuable position.

Role Overview

This is a varied, hands-on role combining grounds maintenance, horticultural work, general repairs, asset maintenance and support for community events. The position is offered on a part-time basis of 20 hours per week and is graded at SCP 5-11.

Reporting to the Estates and Grounds Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring the Council's assets, allotment sites and public spaces are safe, attractive and maintained to a high standard. You will support the delivery of a wide range of estates and grounds services, including:

• grounds and allotment maintenance
• minor repairs
• event support and routine inspections.

You will also help maintain accurate records, promote high standards of health and safety, and provide a professional and customer-focused service to residents, tenants and visitors throughout Kendal.

About You

You will be a dependable and hardworking individual who enjoys practical, outdoor work and takes pride in maintaining public spaces to a high standard. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and will have a positive, can-do attitude. You will be required to drive for this role using a council vehicle, so a full driving licence is required.

You will have experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, general maintenance or a similar practical role, together with a good understanding of safe working practices and health and safety requirements. You will be organised, reliable and able to work on your own initiative, managing your workload effectively and maintaining accurate records. You will be confident using Microsoft 365 or similar systems, communicate professionally with a wide range of people, and take pride in providing a friendly and approachable service. As this is a physically active outdoor role, you will enjoy working outside and be able to carry out duties in all weather conditions.

Please note that a satisfactory basic level DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

What’s next?

If you're looking for a varied role where you can make a real contribution to the appearance and upkeep of Kendal, we'd love to hear from you. We will fully utilise your skills and experience and provide support and direction for you to really develop this role and yourself.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience we are looking for, then please send us your CV via the link and make sure you answer all the questions when you click on the link to apply.

The closing date for applications is 20th November 2026. We will respond to all applications within 5 working days of receipt. And if successful, the first virtual interview will be held on 26th or 27th November 2026, with the final face to face interview being held on the 2nd December 2026 in Kendal, so please ensure you are available on these key dates.

If you would like further information on who we are then search for Kendal Town Council to learn more about us please visit the Kendal Town Council website.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will endeavour to accommodate your needs.