Grounds Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,989 to £28,598 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hastings, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hastings Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HBC/26/333702 |
Summary
Grounds Maintenance Driver/Operative
37 hours per week (Covering 7 days on a 37-hour rota basis between 6am - 10pm)
Salary from £25,989 to £28,598
27 days Annual Leave, increasing after 5 years’ service
Local Government Pension Scheme
The successful candidate will drive and operate a selection of grounds maintenance vehicles & equipment as well as undertaking general grounds maintenance duties, within the Borough of Hastings and St. Leonards. The postholder will ensure that a high standard of grounds maintenance is maintained and will have excellent customer service skills.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of driving grounds maintenance vehicles and will have the ability to operate a wide range of grounds maintenance equipment.
Full details and requirements for the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Essential: Cat B Driving Licence category.
The closing date is Friday 10th April 2026 at 17:00.
Interviews will be arranged from week commencing 20th April 2026.
37 hours per week (Covering 7 days on a 37-hour rota basis between 6am - 10pm)
Salary from £25,989 to £28,598
27 days Annual Leave, increasing after 5 years’ service
Local Government Pension Scheme
The successful candidate will drive and operate a selection of grounds maintenance vehicles & equipment as well as undertaking general grounds maintenance duties, within the Borough of Hastings and St. Leonards. The postholder will ensure that a high standard of grounds maintenance is maintained and will have excellent customer service skills.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of driving grounds maintenance vehicles and will have the ability to operate a wide range of grounds maintenance equipment.
Full details and requirements for the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Essential: Cat B Driving Licence category.
The closing date is Friday 10th April 2026 at 17:00.
Interviews will be arranged from week commencing 20th April 2026.