Seasonal Multi-Skilled Operative (Grounds)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8701 |
Summary
Seasonal Multi-Skilled Operative (Grounds)
Salary/Grade: Grade 3 – £25,299 to £25,957 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term: 30 weeks
Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 42 hours per week
Location: Riverside Depot, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, S44 5NY
Closing Date: 2nd March 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.
The Council is seeking to recruit Seasonal Multi Skilled Operatives on temporary contracts working in the Council’s Grounds Maintenance service teams. The successful applicants will be required to operate primarily out of depot facilities at Doe Lea, but must be prepared to work at any operating facility as required. Duties may also include other Streetscene activities in Grounds Maintenance, Street Cleansing and transport operations
To be successful you will need:
- Have experience and knowledge in the use of light powered plant and equipment and or mechanical lifting equipment.
- Ability to sustain high levels of physical output and performance.
- Knowledge and experience of safe working systems of work
- Hold a full valid driving license
For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.
Why work for us?
Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.
We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council - Bolsover District Council
Apply today!
If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: Bolsover District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application by 2nd March 2026.
Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
For further information
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Richard Camps, Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager, on 01246 593039 or email richard.camps@bolsover.gov.uk
If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.