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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job details
Posting date: 07 May 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 05 June 2026
Location: UK
Remote working: On-site only
Company: East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 9730

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Summary

South Derbyshire District Council Closing date: 22 May 2026

South Derbyshire's Street Scene Services team are looking to appoint full time Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our busy and successful front-line Street Scene Services based at

the Council's Depot at Unit 18 Boardman Industrial Estate, Boardman Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

The job involves working within the Street Scene Teams undertaking a range of horticultural and cleansing tasks plus play equipment repairs and servicing across the district of South Derbyshire.

The successful applicant will need to be able to start work early in the mornings, be able to work outside in all weather conditions and to be able to cope with the physical demands of the job. The job

requires good teamwork and communication skills.

We pride ourselves on the high quality of our Street Scene Services and, therefore, reliability and a commitment to the service are essential.

Once you have read the job description and person specification should you wish to discuss this role informally, please call Robert Brooksby, Street Scene Supervisor on 01283 595995.

Provisional Interview Date: 5 |June 2026

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