Grounds Maintenance
CV-LibrarySK17, Buxton, DerbyshiretemporaryPosted: 9 June 2026
Apply NowAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance person to join Buxton City Council’s Grounds Maintenance team, delivering high-quality services across parks, highways, housing estates, and public spaces.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining green spaces, and want to be part of a team that supports the local community, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate with stable, full-time hours
* Opportunity to gain training and develop new skills
* Work as part of a supportive and experienced team
* Varied, outdoor role across multiple locations
* Local government role with long-term opportunities
The Role:
* Towing a Water Bowser
* Carrying out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and upkeep of shrub beds and floral displays
* Maintaining parks, highways, housing estates, and public/private spaces
* Ensuring all work is completed safely in line with health and safety regulations
* Completing job sheets, vehicle checks, and other required paperwork
* Supporting apprentices, temporary staff, and community groups where required
The Requirements:
* A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Ability to carry out manual work and use gardening tools/equipment
* Understanding of health and safety practices (training can be provided)
* Full UK driving licence (desirable)
* Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team
* Willingness to undertake training and develop skills
Please click to apply
Work Lyf Group is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining green spaces, and want to be part of a team that supports the local community, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate with stable, full-time hours
* Opportunity to gain training and develop new skills
* Work as part of a supportive and experienced team
* Varied, outdoor role across multiple locations
* Local government role with long-term opportunities
The Role:
* Towing a Water Bowser
* Carrying out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and upkeep of shrub beds and floral displays
* Maintaining parks, highways, housing estates, and public/private spaces
* Ensuring all work is completed safely in line with health and safety regulations
* Completing job sheets, vehicle checks, and other required paperwork
* Supporting apprentices, temporary staff, and community groups where required
The Requirements:
* A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Ability to carry out manual work and use gardening tools/equipment
* Understanding of health and safety practices (training can be provided)
* Full UK driving licence (desirable)
* Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team
* Willingness to undertake training and develop skills
Please click to apply
Work Lyf Group is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)