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Hours per week:37 hours
Interview date:Tuesday 24 June 2025
Property Services Transforming Spaces Enhancing Lives
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team within Property Services that undertakes the grounds maintenance and estate services for the sheltered schemes and the estates across the county.
Our team is responsible for grass-cutting hedge and shrub maintenance as well as keeping the estates tidy clearing out void properties and maintaining gardens for potential tenants.
As a Senior Grounds and Estate Maintenance Operative you will oversee the delivery of grounds and estate works while being hands on and assisting with more specialist works required yourself. You will work closely with the Grounds and Estate Maintenance Operatives to ensure their daily activities are seamless and adhere to health and safety standards. Further responsibilities will include supporting other team members in maintaining and securing the storage of vehicles tools equipment and chemicals associated with our works.
Were looking for a positive problem-solver who has proven they can cultivate great working relationships defuse difficult situations and can liaise with our residents and resolve any concerns patiently. If youre also well organised well-motivated and have a strong understanding of gardening and landscaping practices as well as HSE COSSH and H&S legislation then wed like to talk to you.
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read therole description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details contact Riki Blissett Property Services Team Leader at or call.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full Time