Grounds Maintenance Operative (Gardener) Location: Any Neighbourhood Services Depot Contract: Full-time About the Role We''re looking for a motivated and hardworking Neighbourhood Services Operative (Gardener) to join our Neighbourhood Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with horticultural experience who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining parks, sports pitches and public open spaces to a high standard. You''ll play a key role in enhancing the local environment, ensuring our green spaces remain safe, attractive and welcoming for residents and visitors. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. In addition to horticultural duties, you''ll have the opportunity to support other Neighbourhood Services teams when operational priorities require. Key Responsibilities Carry out a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties across the County Borough. Maintain parks, gardens and public open spaces to a consistently high standard. Operate pedestrian and ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers and other horticultural equipment. Carry out grass cutting, lawn maintenance, turf repairs and sports pitch marking. Undertake planting, pruning, weeding, watering, mulching, soil cultivation and seasonal bedding displays. Assist with landscaping and environmental improvement projects. Empty litter bins and keep parks and open spaces clean and tidy. Support the Arboriculture team when required. Carry out basic ..... full job details .....