Senior Grounds And Estate Maintenance Operative

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Hours per week:37hours

Property Services– Transforming Spaces, Enhancing Lives

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team within Property Services that undertakes thegroundsmaintenance and estate services for theshelteredschemes and the estates across the county.

Our teamis responsible forgrass-cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, as well as keeping the estates tidy, clearing out void properties, andmaintaininggardens for potential tenants.

As a Senior Grounds and Estate Maintenance Operative, you will oversee the delivery of grounds and estate works, while being hands on andassistingwith more specialist works required yourself.

You will work closely with the Grounds and Estate Maintenance Operatives to ensure their daily activities are seamless and adhere to health and safety standards.

Further responsibilities will includesupportingother team members inmaintainingand securing the storage of vehicles, tools,equipment and chemicals associated with ourworks.

We’relooking for a positive problem-solver who has proven they can cultivate great working relationships, defuse difficult situations and can liaise with our residents and resolve any concerns patiently. Ifyou’realso well organised, well-motivated and have a strong understanding of gardening and landscaping practices, as well as HSE, COSSH and H&S legislation, thenwe’dlike to talk to you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.

That’swhy we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
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• Job Identification 6379
• Posting Date 02/13/2026, 11:59 AM
• Working Pattern Permanent Full time
• Job Areas Housing, Highways & Transport
• Locations Wiltshire Council, Salisbury, SP2 7NP
  , GB