Ground Maintenance Operative
Location: Barnsley
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Seasonal (temporary)
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (PAYE) | £16.60 per hour (Ltd Umbrella inc Holiday Pay)
Service Care Solutions are looking for reliable, motivated operatives to join our client with their seasonal grounds team to deliver high-quality grass cutting and grounds maintenance across the borough. This is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors, support your community, and gain practical experience in grounds care.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out grass cutting operations using ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, and strimmers
Performing general grounds maintenance tasks to keep parks, open spaces, and public areas tidy
Ensuring the safe operation and basic maintenance of equipment
Following daily schedules and responding flexibly to changing priorities
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Complying with Health & Safety policies at all timesEssential Requirements
Experience in grass cutting or grounds maintenance
Ability to operate ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, and strimmers safely
Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Team player with a flexible, positive attitudeDesirable
Previous experience in parks or council grounds maintenance
Basic understanding of Health & Safety in an operational environment
This role is seasonal, ideal for individuals looking for temporary work over the summer while contributing to keeping your local community green, safe, and welcoming.
For more details and to apply, contact Prakash by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
