Grounds Maintenance Operative (925)
Location
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/28/2026
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Occupation TypeGroundsmen and greenkeepers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Grounds Maintenance Operative (Make a Difference Team).
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to work in the local borough. This role will focus on delivering a range of horticultural and Grounds Maintenance services - based on local council priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with people and providing excellent services to enhance local environments. Our aim being to make Basingstoke a better place to live and work.
You will play a key part in providing these services, ensuring work targets are achieved, efficiently and effectively. Ideally, we are looking for applicants that have experience working in a similar field but also show a willingness to learn new skills to become experienced in operational maintenance.
Applicants must be reliable and demonstrate the core qualities required to work in a frontline service role. You’ll need to be highly motivated, demonstrate a good aptitude for tasks undertaken, and pay attention to detail. It is important you are organised, have good communication skills, and are able to take direction whilst having a proactive and flexible approach to work.
Key Requirements
We welcome applications from existing Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Operatives as well as external candidates.
Appointment Type
Grounds Maintenance Operative (Make a Difference Team).
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to work in the local borough. This role will focus on delivering a range of horticultural and Grounds Maintenance services - based on local council priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with people and providing excellent services to enhance local environments. Our aim being to make Basingstoke a better place to live and work.
You will play a key part in providing these services, ensuring work targets are achieved, efficiently and effectively. Ideally, we are looking for applicants that have experience working in a similar field but also show a willingness to learn new skills to become experienced in operational maintenance.
Applicants must be reliable and demonstrate the core qualities required to work in a frontline service role. You’ll need to be highly motivated, demonstrate a good aptitude for tasks undertaken, and pay attention to detail. It is important you are organised, have good communication skills, and are able to take direction whilst having a proactive and flexible approach to work.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrate good communication and customer care skills.
- Ability to understand work information whether given verbally or in writing.
- Able to work safely within guidance and legislation.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Be physically fit and capable of carrying out the often-demanding work tasks.
- A full clean driving licence is essential.
- You will be based at the Brighton Hill Depot and adapt to working from other council premises when required.
We welcome applications from existing Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Operatives as well as external candidates.
Appointment Type
Permanent Position
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Job Category
Environmental Services
Hours
37
Is this a hybrid working role?
No
Salary Min
£28,867
Salary Max
£29,916
Interview date
27/05/2026
Closing Date
18/05/2026
Ref No
925
Documents
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.
Apply for this job
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Job Category
Environmental Services
Hours
37
Is this a hybrid working role?
No
Salary Min
£28,867
Salary Max
£29,916
Interview date
27/05/2026
Closing Date
18/05/2026
Ref No
925
Documents
- GM Operative_Job Description (PDF, 178.83kb)
- GM Operative_Person Specification (PDF, 245.24kb)
- GM Operative_Terms and Conditions (PDF, 155.82kb)
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.
Apply for this job