Grounds Maintenance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance person to join Buxton City Council’s Grounds Maintenance team, delivering high-quality services across parks, highways, housing estates, and public spaces. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining green spaces, and want to be part of a team that supports the local community, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career. Benefits: * Competitive hourly rate with stable, full-time hours * Opportunity to gain training and develop new skills * Work as part of a supportive and experienced team * Varied, outdoor role across multiple locations * Local government role with long-term opportunities The Role: * Towing a Water Bowser * Carrying out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and upkeep of shrub beds and floral displays * Maintaining parks, highways, housing estates, and public/private spaces * Ensuring all work is completed safely in line with health and safety regulations * Completing job sheets, vehicle checks, and other required paperwork * Supporting apprentices, temporary staff, and community groups where required The Requirements: * A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions * Ability to carry out manual work and use gardening tools/equipment * Understanding of health and safety practices (training can be provided) * Full UK driving licence (desirable) * Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team * Willingness to undertake training and develop skills Please click to apply Work Lyf Group is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy Job Types: Full-time, Contract Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (required)