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Job Post Details

Grounds Maintenance Operative (Career Grade) - job post

Maidstone Borough Council
3.5 out of 5 stars
Maidstone
£25,941 - £26,209 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • £25,941 - £26,209 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

Maidstone

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Free flu jabs
  • Car scheme

Full job description

Salary

Grade 3 to 4 £25,941 - £26,209 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Grounds Maintenance

Date posted

13/05/2026

Job reference

002292


Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a difference every day?

About the Role:

As Grounds Maintenance Operative you’ll be part of a friendly team making a visible difference in the local community, helping to keep our parks and open spaces welcoming and well‑maintained for all to enjoy.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, carrying out a range of grounds maintenance tasks such as:

  • Mowing, strimming and hedge cutting
  • Weeding, pruning and planting
  • Litter picking and emptying bins
  • Tidying shrub beds and planters
  • Sweeping and cleaning hard surfaces
  • Supporting basic checks on sports and leisure areas

You’ll also use a variety of tools and equipment (training provided) and help keep our parks and open spaces safe by reporting issues and dealing with hazards where appropriate.

Training & Development:

We offer great opportunities to grow, including the chance to:

  • Gain a B1 driving licence
  • Train as a Play Area Inspector
  • Develop wider horticultural skills

We have full time opportunities available, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a permanent contract.

About You:

You’ll enjoy practical, hands‑on work and take pride in helping to keep our parks and open spaces looking their best. This is an active, outdoor role that involves working throughout the year in all weather conditions.

You will be able to carry out a range of grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, strimming, weeding, litter collection, pruning, planting, disease control and weed spraying. Experience in general grounds maintenance is desirable, and training will be provided.

Good communication skills are important, as you will be representing the Council when working in public areas. You should be polite, approachable and professional when engaging with residents, visitors and colleagues.

A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for roles at Grade 4.

About Us:

Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy.

We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.

We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:


  • Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
  • Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
  • Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
  • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
  • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
  • A wide range of flexible working opportunities
  • Annual flu vaccine
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
  • Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
  • A professional fee payment, if required for the role

Selection Process:
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.

Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Andrew Jesson, Green Spaces Manager on 01622 602555

Interview Date: Friday 19th June 2026
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