Technical Operative
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £26,824 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Louth, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Do you want to make a difference to the local community?
We currently have one Technical Operative position available at each of our depots in Mablethorpe, Skegness, and Louth.
The start date for this role is 1st April.
You will be responsible for keeping the local area clean and tidy, helping to make it a great place to live and to visit.
Duties will include horticultural and grounds maintenance operations in all council owned areas including:
Playgrounds and open spaces including preparation of bowling greens, planting, shrub and bed maintenance, formal and informal garden maintenance, hedge cutting, weed control (e.g. spraying, strimming etc.) and minor tree works.
Street cleansing
Caretaking duties (holiday/sickness cover)
What we need from you:
• Previous experience in street cleansing and grounds maintenance
• Current full driving licence
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
If you'd like you'd like to join a team that’s responsible for maintaining and improving the local area then please apply now!
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tom Winning on 07966456591.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
We currently have one Technical Operative position available at each of our depots in Mablethorpe, Skegness, and Louth.
The start date for this role is 1st April.
You will be responsible for keeping the local area clean and tidy, helping to make it a great place to live and to visit.
Duties will include horticultural and grounds maintenance operations in all council owned areas including:
Playgrounds and open spaces including preparation of bowling greens, planting, shrub and bed maintenance, formal and informal garden maintenance, hedge cutting, weed control (e.g. spraying, strimming etc.) and minor tree works.
Street cleansing
Caretaking duties (holiday/sickness cover)
What we need from you:
• Previous experience in street cleansing and grounds maintenance
• Current full driving licence
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
If you'd like you'd like to join a team that’s responsible for maintaining and improving the local area then please apply now!
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tom Winning on 07966456591.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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