East Cambs Trading Company Ltd has an exciting opportunity for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join their team.

Location: Ely, CB7 4EE

Salary: £26,835 to £29,093 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8:00am - 3.30pm

Closing Date: Sunday, 23 March 2025

About Us:

East Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest growing districts in the Country. Situated in the historic City of Ely, renowned for the beautiful Cathedral, the Council has a bold vision to create a place where people choose to live, work and stay.

Grounds Maintenance Operative – The Role:

To help the Council meet the high expectations of our residents and continue the delivery of an excellent service to the public, our prestigious contracts and the East Cambs Trading Company Ltd, we are now looking to appoint a Grounds Maintenance Operative.

Working as part of the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces team, you will assist with the completion of the ground’s maintenance programme.

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Key Responsibilities:

- To carry out a range of grounds maintenance tasks, such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, raking, edging, planting, weeding, strimming, sweeping, litter picking, chemical application, sports pitch line marking etc

- Driving and operating a wide range of vehicles, plant and equipment including towing trailers and operating pedestrian and ride on machinery and hand held equipment to maintain parks and open spaces to the require standards

- To undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks ensuring that vehicles, machinery and equipment used is well maintained, kept clean and not exposed to the risk of damage or loss/theft and report any concerns to your Team Leader without delay. To assist with health and safety risk assessments as required and ensure compliance at all times

- To maintain a sound knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations and ensure that safe systems of work are complied with at all times

Grounds Maintenance Operative – You:

- You will ideally have a background in Grounds Maintenance or any other similar vocation and be conversant with the use of commercial equipment, although this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate

- You will need to hold a full driving license, and have the capacity to fulfil the duties associated with the role

- We are looking for team players who are able to complete tasks without constant supervision, have an eye for detail, and be able to manage your time accordingly

This post is exempt by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023) and therefore applicants are required to declare all spent and unspent cautions and convictions.

East Cambs Trading Company Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for completed application forms is: Sunday, 23 March 2025

Interviews will be held on: W/C 31 March 2025

To submit your CV for this Grounds Maintenance Operative opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now!