Parks & Countryside Officer
- Temporary
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Job Description
3 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Umbrella - £17.25 per hour - Umbrella
Job Purpose
As a Parks & Countryside Officer, you will support the maintenance and improvement of parks, open spaces and countryside areas, helping to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and well-presented for residents and visitors.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
• Empty litter bins and waste receptacles.
• Carry out litter picking across parks and open spaces.
• Sweep pathways and public access areas.
• Undertake grass cutting and grounds maintenance activities.
• Perform hand-weeding of shrub beds and planted areas.
• Trim hedges and maintain landscaped areas.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Support the upkeep of parks and recreational facilities.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Work independently and as part of a team to maintain high environmental standards.
Essential Experience Required
• Previous Grounds Maintenance experience.
• Experience in Street Cleansing or Environmental Services.
• Experience carrying out grass cutting and horticultural maintenance.
• Experience using weed spraying equipment desirable.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers or similar machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence (up to 3.5 tonnes).
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
Additional Information to Note
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 17:00- Friday: 07:00 - 15:30.
• Location: Maldon Promenade Park.
• Full UK Driving Licence Required.
• Lone Working Required.
• Grounds Maintenance Experience Essential.
• Street Cleansing Experience Desirable.
• Supplier Closing Date: 22nd October 2026.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
• Apply ASAP.
Requirements
As a Parks & Countryside Officer, you will support the maintenance and improvement of parks, open spaces and countryside areas, helping to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and well-presented for residents and visitors.