Grounds Operative

Grounds Operative – Carmarthenshire Council
Join Our Team to Keep Carmarthenshire’s Green Spaces Thriving!
Location: Carmarthenshire
Contract: Temporary (26/05/2025 – 24/08/2025)
Hours: 43 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 07:30–17:00)
Salary: Competitive
Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful public spaces? Do you thrive in an active, outdoor role? Carmarthenshire Council is seeking a dedicated Grounds Operative to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance across parks, schools, playing fields, and open spaces.
What You’ll Do:

• Perform general maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and upkeep of sports areas to approved standards.
• Maintain artificial and natural pitches, including basic setting out and marking.
• Clean public facilities such as changing rooms, toilets, parks, and playgrounds.
• Safely operate handheld tools, powered vibrating machinery, light plant, tractors, and tow trailers.
• Apply pesticides responsibly, adhering to manufacturer guidelines and COSHH regulations.
• Conduct visual inspections of playground equipment and maintain accurate records.
• Work independently or as part of a team, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Take responsibility for allocated resources and guide trainees or other staff as needed.

What We’re Looking For:
Essential:

• Fit and in good health, with the physical ability to perform demanding outdoor tasks.
• Resident of Carmarthenshire.
• Full UK driver’s licence and confidence in driving (experience towing trailers is a plus).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, COSHH regulations, and safe working practices.
• Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work unsupervised, manage tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills for liaising with colleagues and the public.

Desirable:

• NPTC PA6A certification.
• First Aid qualification.
• Training in machinery use.

Why Join Us?

• Make a visible impact on Carmarthenshire’s parks and public spaces.
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills.
• Enjoy the satisfaction of maintaining safe and welcoming outdoor areas for the community.

How to Apply:
Ready to bring your skills to our team? Submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role to us, but act fast as applications close soon!