Full job descriptionGrounds Maintenance Worker
*Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour PAYE
*Location: Rochdale Council, Heywood, OL10 2DY
*Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 - 4 months)
Rochdale Council are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our team at Green Lane (Environmental Management). This role is ideal for someone who is physically fit, reliable, and eager to learn about all aspects of horticulture. The position involves carrying out general gardening and grounds maintenance duties across the council’s green spaces.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Perform general gardening tasks including grass cutting using pedestrian, hand-held, and ride-on machines.
*Conduct strimming, hedge trimming, shrub maintenance, and edging.
*Remove weeds and perform general street cleansing.
*Litter picking and emptying litter bins as required.
*Work across various locations within the borough as needed.
*Occasionally work overtime to meet the service needs and requirements on an ad-hoc basis.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Physical fitness and the ability to perform labor-intensive tasks.
*Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
*Flexibility to work in different parts of the borough and to work overtime as needed.
*Desirable: Qualification in Horticulture (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
*Desirable: Pesticides Application Certificate PA1 & PA6.
*Experience in a grounds maintenance environment is preferred.
Benefits:
To apply for this Grounds Maintenance Worker position, please send your cv to