Grounds Operatives -Strathaven

Other
Lanarkshire
June 2, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Overview

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

Location: Strathaven Depot, Hamilton Road Industrial Estate, Strathaven, ML10 6UB

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Salary: £26,622 – £28,609 annual salary.

2 permanent posts available

Responsibilities

As part of our committed frontline team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the places where people live, work, and play. From green space maintenance to street cleansing your work will directly improve quality of life for thousands of residents.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • An enthusiastic, reliable individual with a strong work ethic
  • Committed to public service and community wellbeing
  • Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • A team player with good communication skills
  • Environmental services experience, this is welcome but not essential
  • Willing to be part of something bigger – helping keep South Lanarkshire clean, green, and thriving.
  • A current full UK driving licence would be desirable but not essential for this post.
  • Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where 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.

Benefits

  • Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
  • To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
  • Up to 33 days annual leave
  • Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
  • Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
  • Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within its 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 outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

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