Grounds Maintenance Operative (Countryside and Open Spaces)
Grade 2, £24,796 up to £25,185 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, full time, permanent contract
Working as part of a mobile team you will carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance and other conservation and horticultural tasks at a number of sites throughout the borough, working in an outdoor environment all year round.
Duties include:
• General grounds maintenance duties such as digging, grass cutting, hedge cutting, tree planting, bulb planting and wildflower meadow preparation and maintenance.
• Use of a variety of hand and power tools and grass cutting machinery.
• Hard and soft landscaping work; desirable criteria includes experience of countryside conservation work.
• Assisting with external cleaning duties such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins.
A full, valid driving licence is required as the role includes driving council vehicles between sites.
Closing date: 5 April 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY
Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.
