Grounds Operative –3 Level; Internal

Grounds Operative 2–3 Level (Internal Only)

Job Type

Permanent

Workspace

On Site

We are looking for 3 (three) Grounds Operatives at Level 2 or Level 3, depending on your skills, experience and qualifications, to join our service-driven Grounds Maintenance team.

The role will involve maintaining and improving the standard of parks, open spaces and housing areas in accordance with agreed schedules and the requirements of Norwich City Council.

You will carry out a range of grounds maintenance activities, including grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub bed maintenance, wood chipping, spraying, sports turf maintenance, litter picking and bin emptying. The role will also involve operating a range of vehicles, plant and equipment, carrying out pre-use checks and reporting any defects.

We are looking for people with practical grounds maintenance experience and the ability to safely operate commercial grounds maintenance equipment. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions, work safely in all weather conditions and communicate with members of the public when required.

Depending on the level of the role, you will have experience and qualifications in areas such as hedge cutting, strimming, pedestrian and ride-on mowers, blowers, wood chippers and spraying.

For Level 3, experience with chainsaws and wood chippers, together with a horticultural qualification or equivalent experience, would be expected.

• Living Wage Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supportive and inclusive environment and culture
• Employee Assistant Support and Occupational Health
• Commitment to learning and development
• 25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year until 30 days is reached. Plus 8 bank holidays and a Christmas shut down period.

This role is for 37 hours per week, but to ensure flexibility and promote an inclusive workplace part time hours or a job share agreement will be considered.

Closing Date:
Sunday 30

August 2026 – please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications have been received.

Please note if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

Level 2:

Full UK driving licence

Advanced experience in the use of commercial grounds maintenance equipment

Experience in the use of a knapsack sprayer.

Level 3:

Full UK driving - Category B + E licence (For towing role)

Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience

Expert knowledge in the use of commercial grounds maintenance equipment

Level 2&3:

Lantra qualification or equivalent in the safe use of hedge cutters, strimmer’s, pedestrian mowers, ride on mowers, hand and backpack blower’s.

Able to carry out physical work in all weather conditions.

Able to make simple decisions during the working day

Responsible for key operational delivery and maintenance of Norwich city's streets, parks and properties by utilising all of the services that our environmental and building repairs teams have to offer.

We locally employ over 300 people with plans of continuous growth, aligned with high aspirations of excellent service delivery. Additionally, we also cater for various private businesses and residents across the city.

NCSL's mission is to deliver efficient and effective environmental and building maintenance services, always putting the customer first, protecting the quality of the environment while embracing our company values and behaviours to enhance the lives of the Norwich community.

Our aim is to create a more inclusive environment that truly balances purpose and culture; one that considers the impact of their decisions on the community and employees. We are passionate about the services we deliver and strive to have a work setting where our company values of accountability, respect and equality are at our core.

Our industry has traditionally attracted more men — and we’re changing that!

We actively encourage applications from women