Ground Operative (Seasonal) – Various Locations

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Lanarkshire
July 20, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

COMM ENT 5068 G1 – Ground Operative (Seasonal) – Various Locations

South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Various locations within South Lanarkshire.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

These posts are temporary for 6 months and multiple posts are being recruited.

Key Qualities

  • Enthusiastic, reliable individual with a strong work ethic
  • Committed to public service and community wellbeing
  • Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Environmental services experience welcome but not essential
  • Willing to be part of something bigger – helping keep South Lanarkshire clean, green, and thriving

It’s your place so apply now and take pride in making a visible difference every day.

A current full UK driving licence would be desirable but not essential for this post.

Application Questions

  • Are you able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year? Yes/No
  • Do you have experience in environmental services or similar work (e.g., grounds maintenance, street cleaning)? Yes/No – if yes, please briefly describe
  • Are you comfortable performing physically demanding tasks on a daily basis (e.g., lifting, walking, manual handling)? Yes/No
  • Are you available to work full-time, including potential early morning starts or weekend shifts if required? Yes/No
  • Please indicate which geographical area you would like to be considered for from the areas below:

Background Checks

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants must provide evidence of this check, translated into English, from a police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy. The check must confirm that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we commit to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. Service leavers, close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Benefits

  • Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
  • Option to join Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
  • Up to 33 days annual leave
  • Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
  • Family friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
  • Employee discounts – including cinema discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program offering practical and emotional support

About Us

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory includes rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven, and Carluke, the urban boroughs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride, which was Scotland’s first new town.

Our vision is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

  • People – skills, learning and employability
  • Place – physical infrastructure and places
  • Business – business development and growth

Job Info

  • Job Identification: 5068
  • Posting Date: 07/09/2026, 08:11 AM
  • Apply Before: 07/31/2026, 10:55 PM
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: Forrest Street, Blantyre, G72 0JP, GB

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