Grounds Maintenance Operative

Closing Date: 18th June 2026

Full Time, Permanent.

Salary Scale 2(ii) 6-7 Annual Salary £25,989 to £26,403 (£13.47 – £13.69ph)

 

Do you enjoy being outdoors… have you ever thought about making a career working outside?

 

Great Aycliffe Town Council are looking for a hardworking, reliable person who has what it takes to join our works section.

 

The position is available for immediate start and will include a diverse range of tasks include grass mowing, strimming, tending flower beds, burials, tree work, assisting with events and so much more.

 

Applicants MUST hold a full UK driving licence and experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be given.

 

The job brings with it benefits including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service; access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and discounted memberships at the Oak Leaf Sports and Golf Complex.

 

If you are passionate about your local community, would like to work within a small multi-skilled team and meet the essential criteria, you can apply by sending your CV to info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or you can complete an application form available to download with the recruitment pack from our website: www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs (please note the post will be offered subject to the successful candidate completing an application form).

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Works Management team at the Council Offices on 01325 300700.

 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 18th June 2026 with interviews scheduled to be held on Friday 26th June 2026.

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