Grounds Maintenance Senior Operative 

Working from Coalville Park you will join the Grounds Maintenance Team, supervising a small team covering North West Leicestershire District. The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence, have grounds maintenance experience, proven experience of supervising a small team and experience of using a wide range of horticultural machinery and equipment. Having knowledge/experience in a range of grounds maintenance operations such as sports turf maintenance and hard and saft landscaping would be advantageous, however, training can be given to increase your skill levels if needed.  The work within the team will be varied, so flexibility and a willingness to undertake tasks on a number of sites is needed. You will need to be able to work well within a team, be reliable and flexible within the hours worked and have good communication skills in dealing with customers. 

•          37 hours per week with an annual salary of £26,949- £28,724 per annum

•          34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

•          Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

•          Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•          Continued training and development opportunities 

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Paul Ashmore or Steve Truman at [email protected]  or 01530 454652, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers  

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.  

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected]  if you have any questions. 

Closing Date: 1 February 2026