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Hours per week:37 hours
Interview date: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Property Services Transforming Spaces Enhancing Lives
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our expanding brand-new 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 Grounds and Estates Maintenance Operative your primary focus will be grounds maintenance as well as estate tidying and void clearance. You will be also responsible for maintaining sites and areas according to specified standards providing crucial support to the Property Services Team Leader and other colleagues. Your responsibilities will include diligently performing daily tasks while following instructions and complying with health and safety regulations. In collaboration with the Senior Grounds and Estate Maintenance Operatives you will also jointly oversee the maintenance and secure storage of vehicles tools equipment and chemicals associated with the role.
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 the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
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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.
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