Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,885 to £28,175 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20187 |
Summary
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Job Details
This is a general maintenance role within the Grounds Maintenance Service.
Working in all weather conditions to maintain designated areas within grounds and facilities, including the opening, closing, and day-to-day upkeep of recreational pavilions. The role supports the delivery of recreational provisions across Fife by ensuring all areas, including pavilions and outdoor spaces, are kept in a clean, safe, and satisfactory condition. Key grounds maintenance tasks include manual weeding, grass cutting, sweeping and cleaning of paths, hedge trimming, and general constructional labouring work.
The position may involve working alone and unsupervised.
A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
You must have previous experience in ground maintenance works, excellent team working skills and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weathers. A valid driving licence is desirable.
We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
Job Details
This is a general maintenance role within the Grounds Maintenance Service.
Working in all weather conditions to maintain designated areas within grounds and facilities, including the opening, closing, and day-to-day upkeep of recreational pavilions. The role supports the delivery of recreational provisions across Fife by ensuring all areas, including pavilions and outdoor spaces, are kept in a clean, safe, and satisfactory condition. Key grounds maintenance tasks include manual weeding, grass cutting, sweeping and cleaning of paths, hedge trimming, and general constructional labouring work.
The position may involve working alone and unsupervised.
A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
You must have previous experience in ground maintenance works, excellent team working skills and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weathers. A valid driving licence is desirable.
We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
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