COMM ENT G1 - Ground Operative; Seasonal Job Hamilton area,Scotland UK,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: COMM ENT 5068 G1 - Ground Operative (Seasonal) - Various Locations - 5068-469915918

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Location: Various Location within South Lanarkshire

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £26,622 - £28,609

These post are temporary for 6 months and we have a number of posts being recruited.

Seasonal Grounds Services Operative – Make a Real Impact in South Lanarkshire!

Are you passionate about improving your local environment and making a difference in your community?

South Lanarkshire Council are looking for dedicated staff to join our teams, delivering a wide range of services across the district.

As part of our committed frontline team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the places where people live, work, and play. From green space maintenance to street cleansing your work will directly improve quality of life for thousands of residents.

Are you:

An enthusiastic, reliable individual with a strong work ethic
Committed to public service and community wellbeing
Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
A team player with good communication skills
Environmental services experience, this is welcome but not essential
Willing to be part of something bigger – helping keep South Lanarkshire clean, green, and thriving.

It’s your place so apply now and take pride in making a visible difference every day.

A current full UK driving licence would be desirable but not essential for this post.

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Are you able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year? Yes/No

Do you have experience in environmental services or similar work (e.g., grounds maintenance, street cleaning)? Yes/No – if yes, please briefly describe

Are you comfortable performing physically demanding tasks on a daily basis (e.g., lifting, walking, manual handling)? Yes/No

Are you available to work full-time, including potential early morning starts or weekend shifts if required? Yes/No

Please indicate which geographical area you would like to be considered for from the areas below:

Hamilton/Blantyre
East Kilbride
Clydesdale
Rutherglen/Cambuslang
Strathaven/Larkhall

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Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome…