Grounds maintenance Driver/ Operative
Posted 5 hours 23 minutes ago by Darlington Borough Council
Salary £27,254- £28,598 per annum Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time
Job and Application detailsCategories Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Directorate N/A Published Date 18/03/2026 Closing Date 01/04/2026
The Horticultural team are looking for 2x Grounds Maintenance Driver/ Operatives to join the team and carry out day to day grounds maintenance operations, which includes the use of compact tractors and specialist triple mowers and other petrol driven machinery for the purpose of grass cutting.
The successful candidate will also undertake weed spraying operations via the quad bikes and operate the remote-controlled grass cutting equipment. Other operations include hedge cutting, shrub and flowerbed maintenance and assisting in general gardening and litter collection when required.
The successful candidate must have a full driving licence, approximately 3 years' experience of grounds maintenance, and approximately one years' experience of operating compact tractors and/or specialised triple mowers.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel ClubFor the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Find out further information about us and what it's like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and supporting documentation.
General Information for Applicants:
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