Grounds Maintenance Operative

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Wirral
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 14/06/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: NS/26/338323

Wirral Council is a place where your work truly makes a difference. Employees are empowered to “#Be The Difference ” and help improve life for residents across one of the happiest and most welcoming areas in the UK. With its stunning coastline, vibrant communities, and ambitious vision for the future, Wirral offers an exceptional setting to grow your career and feel valued every day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive, develop, and make real impact, Wirral Council is the perfect place to apply.

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Parks and Countryside are looking to recruit a dedicated and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team, supporting the upkeep of green spaces across the South area of Wirral. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to play a key role in maintaining safe, attractive and high-quality parks and open spaces for the community.

About the role:

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will carry out a wide range of duties to support the effective maintenance of parks and open spaces.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Grass cutting across a variety of sites
• Bowling green and fine turf maintenance
• Sports pitch preparation and upkeep
• Vegetation control and environmental management
• Maintenance and management of shrub beds and planted areas
• General cleansing and upkeep of outdoor spaces
• You will be required to operate a range of grounds maintenance tools and machinery, including ride‑on mowers, ensuring all work is carried out efficiently and to a high standard.
• The role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and requires both independent working and collaboration with colleagues as part of a wider team.

About the candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has practical experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role
• Is confident using a variety of horticultural tools and machinery, including ride‑on equipment
• Demonstrates a strong awareness of health and safety and safe working practices
• Takes pride in delivering high‑quality work and maintaining public spaces
• Is reliable, self‑motivated, and able to work independently when required
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues
• A positive, flexible approach to work and a commitment to maintaining high standards will be key to success in this role.

Interviews to be held on 18 th or 19 th June 2026.

We believe in giving you the flexibility to work where you’re most productive. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining the benefits of remote work with the collaboration and connection of in‑office days, twice a week.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on  or contact  or .

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