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Senior Grounds Operative Location: Salisbury Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: 27,254 (14.13 per hour) Closing date 4th December 2025 Note: We are undergoing a Job Evaluation Project, the salary is subject to change. Salisbury City Council own and maintain parks and green spaces within the parish of Salisbury. We are proud of the service which we provide and the high standard of grounds maintenance which we deliver. Do you have experience in grounds maintenance and managing staff? The role includes managing a group of operatives and working closely with the team to carry out grounds maintenance tasks within the Salisbury parish. Our Senior Grounds Operatives perform some grounds operative tasks but also lead a grounds maintenance team on a daily basis, including admin tasks relating to the day to day people management, IT, and purchasing. Grounds Operative will do a variety of tasks, including: Mowing Strimming Gardening Hedge trimming Sports pitch marking Planting We are looking for someone who has: A full drivers licence. Knowledge of amenity grounds maintenance. People management skills. Enjoys Working Outdoors IT and Procurement understanding In return we can offer you: Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 30 days plus Bank Holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme Paid sick leave Excellent training and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Salisbury City Council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. TPBN1_UKTJ