Operative - Parks
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,824 to £27,694 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ipswich Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ01130 |
Summary
We are looking for two people someone to join our Parks team who will have a variety of tasks across our green spaces.
You will be required to demonstrate that you are highly reliable, self-motivated, well organised and able to prioritise your work.
You will on occasions work alone with minimal supervision whilst being part of a team and be able to communicate effectively.
You will have experience of working in a public facing environment with excellent customer care skills
The work will vary depending on service requirements and could involve grounds maintenance, landscaping plus other land based tasks.
You must have a full UK Driving Licence, an understanding of H&S and be willing to work outside in all weathers.
Appropriate training will be provided where required.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday.
For more information about this role please contact Billy Cole via email billy.cole@ipswich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
The selection process will be an interview. Interviews will be held on week commencing 31st March 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
You will be required to demonstrate that you are highly reliable, self-motivated, well organised and able to prioritise your work.
You will on occasions work alone with minimal supervision whilst being part of a team and be able to communicate effectively.
You will have experience of working in a public facing environment with excellent customer care skills
The work will vary depending on service requirements and could involve grounds maintenance, landscaping plus other land based tasks.
You must have a full UK Driving Licence, an understanding of H&S and be willing to work outside in all weathers.
Appropriate training will be provided where required.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday.
For more information about this role please contact Billy Cole via email billy.cole@ipswich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
The selection process will be an interview. Interviews will be held on week commencing 31st March 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
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