JOB TITLE Grounds Maintenance - Seasonal Support
POST NUMBERS SSupp12
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £25,087 to £25,185 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term – 6 Months
LOCATION Stevenage
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to support our Stevenage Direct Services team during the peak of our ground’s maintenance work from April to September.
Experience in the industry is desirable but not essential. Being a strong team player with a sound work ethic plus a keen eye for detail, will make you the ideal candidate for this role.
Tasks undertaken include:
• Grass Cutting – residential areas, parks, highway verges and council owned flat blocks.
• Shrub/Hedge Maintenance - residential areas, parks and council owned flat blocks.
No driving licence required.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ben Eagling – ben.eagling@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st March 2026
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
