Grounds Operative

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Grounds Operative to work within the South Gloucestershire Council.

Are you passionate about the outdoors and looking to make a difference in your community? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Grounds Operative to join our team in Nibley, South Gloucestershire! This temporary position is perfect for someone who loves working with nature and has a keen eye for detail.

• Contract Type:
  Temporary
• Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour
• Working Pattern:
  Full Time 37 hours per week
• Driving
  
  Required:
  
  Full UK Driving Licence required

As a Grounds Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining the beautiful green spaces throughout South Gloucestershire. Your tasks will be varied and engaging, including:

• Grass cutting and shrub maintenance
• Litter picking and ensuring public areas are clean and welcoming
• Trimming and reducing hedges to enhance the natural environment
• Maintaining flower and plant beds for a vibrant community aesthetic
• Conducting heavy cutbacks in public parks, open spaces, and woodland areas

You will be responsible for using commercial powered hand tools, ensuring safe work practises while adhering to health and safety regulations. Your role will also involve assisting with horticultural operations, including minor landscaping works such as planting bedding, shrubs, and trees. When needed, you will help maintain the council's cycle route network and assist in the collection of fly-tipping waste. Your work will contribute significantly to the quality of life for residents and visitors alike!

• Demonstrable experience in gardening or grounds maintenance
• Proficiency in operating commercial grounds equipment (strimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers)
• A full, valid UK driving licence, with experience driving long wheelbase transit style tippers preferred
• Ability to follow instructions, read maps, and maintain accurate records
• A strong understanding of health and safety practises, including awareness of associated risks and hazards

• Be part of a dynamic team making a tangible impact in your community
• Work outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature every day
• Gain hands‑on experience with professional tools and equipment
• Contribute to a cleaner, greener environment for all

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.