Grounds Maintenance Operative

Overview

Closing date: 08 February 2026

South Derbyshire’s Street Scene Services team are looking to appoint full time Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our busy and successful front-line Street Scene Services based at the Council’s Depot at Unit 18 Boardman Industrial Estate, Boardman Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

The job involves working within the Street Scene Teams undertaking a range of horticultural and cleansing tasks plus play equipment repairs and servicing across the district of South Derbyshire.

• Carry out a range of horticultural and cleansing tasks across the district of South Derbyshire.
• Repair and service play equipment as required.
• Work as part of the Street Scene Team to maintain high-quality street scene services.
• Be available to start work early in the mornings and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Meet the physical demands of the job and maintain good teamwork and communication with colleagues.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and start times as required.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliability and a commitment to the service.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Brooksby, Street Scene Supervisor, on