Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,885 to £28,175 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Methil, Leven |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22269 |
Summary
Job Details
You will be responsible for assisting the area delivery of grounds maintenance function and related operations, ensuring the development and delivery of sustainable service provision at local Area/Ward level. Working in all weather conditions undertaking work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces.
You will carry out general ground maintenance of landscaped areas and open spaces e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, ground level chainsaw operations, spraying operations with herbicide and hand weeding.
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.
You will be responsible for assisting the area delivery of grounds maintenance function and related operations, ensuring the development and delivery of sustainable service provision at local Area/Ward level. Working in all weather conditions undertaking work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces.
You will carry out general ground maintenance of landscaped areas and open spaces e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, ground level chainsaw operations, spraying operations with herbicide and hand weeding.
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.
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