Grounds Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,824.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | NELC400000521 |
Summary
What will your day look like?
As a Grounds Maintenance Technician for the Grounds Maintenance Service, you will be working borough wide across land that is under the responsibility of North East Lincolnshire Council. You will be working with a small team to deliver the watering/maintenance programme for the newly planted trees within North East Lincolnshire. The post holder will also be part of the other teams within Grounds Maintenance to deliver, the list is not exhaustive, grass cutting, weed control, hedge cutting, bed maintenance etc. The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 15.30pm and Friday, 7.30am to 15.00am.
Who are we looking for?
The right candidates will be committed to working as part of a small team as well as the larger Grounds Maintenance teams. You love to work outside in all weathers and are keen to learn new skills. You have experience in a front-line customer service role and want to make a difference to the community.
If you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing an excellent service to the community, you’ll be a great fit for our team.
We have two fixed term contract vacancies to fill for this role.
Why join us?
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Grounds Maintenance consists of different small services working across the borough of North East Lincolnshire. The Grounds Maintenance team are dedicated and work tirelessly to maintain the Parks and Open Spaces for the benefit of residents of North East Lincolnshire and to ensure visitors to the borough enjoy the surroundings.
We value teamwork, pride in craftsmanship, and a commitment to high standards, and you’ll be supported with ongoing training, development opportunities, and a workplace that prioritises your safety and wellbeing.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact: Chris Pulford, Email: chris.pulford@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Advert closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026
We aim to interview candidates: Tuesday 7th April 2026
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions in advance of meeting us, at 4pm the day before.
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
As a Grounds Maintenance Technician for the Grounds Maintenance Service, you will be working borough wide across land that is under the responsibility of North East Lincolnshire Council. You will be working with a small team to deliver the watering/maintenance programme for the newly planted trees within North East Lincolnshire. The post holder will also be part of the other teams within Grounds Maintenance to deliver, the list is not exhaustive, grass cutting, weed control, hedge cutting, bed maintenance etc. The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 15.30pm and Friday, 7.30am to 15.00am.
Who are we looking for?
The right candidates will be committed to working as part of a small team as well as the larger Grounds Maintenance teams. You love to work outside in all weathers and are keen to learn new skills. You have experience in a front-line customer service role and want to make a difference to the community.
If you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing an excellent service to the community, you’ll be a great fit for our team.
We have two fixed term contract vacancies to fill for this role.
Why join us?
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Grounds Maintenance consists of different small services working across the borough of North East Lincolnshire. The Grounds Maintenance team are dedicated and work tirelessly to maintain the Parks and Open Spaces for the benefit of residents of North East Lincolnshire and to ensure visitors to the borough enjoy the surroundings.
We value teamwork, pride in craftsmanship, and a commitment to high standards, and you’ll be supported with ongoing training, development opportunities, and a workplace that prioritises your safety and wellbeing.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact: Chris Pulford, Email: chris.pulford@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Advert closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026
We aim to interview candidates: Tuesday 7th April 2026
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions in advance of meeting us, at 4pm the day before.
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
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