Parks and Grounds Officer

Location:

Salisbury (SP2) – Wiltshire, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£24,796 per annum

Type:

Contract

Start Date: 

ASAP

Contract Period: 

Fixed Term

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Advertiser:

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Job ID:

132712008

Posted On: 

19 February 2026

Parks & Grounds Officer (formally Grounds Operative) – 2 vacancies available

Location: Salisbury

Salary: A£24,796 per annum

Vacancy Type: 37 hours per week on a seasonal rota (Summer and winter).

CLOSING DATE: 06 March 2026*

*We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants

Salisbury City Council has an fantastic opportunity to join our grounds team. We are hugely proud of the service we provide and the high standard of grounds maintenance for the parks and green spaces within the parish of Salisbury.

Join our team undertaking all aspects of grounds maintenance work, helping to keep our city attractive to all visitors and residents.

Person specification:

* Able to work outdoors, in all weathers
* Keen team player
* Interested in all aspects of grounds maintenance
* Committed in supporting the community and residents of Salisbury
* Physically able to carry out manual tasks, including: mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, sports pitch marking, gardening.
* Dependable and a good time keeper
* Demonstrates a professional and polite attitude
* Able to use own initiative and follow risk assessments

Role/tasks Overview:

* Grass cutting
* Gardening -Weeding-planting-maintaining-display
* Sports pitch marking
* Hedge cutting
* General grounds maintenance

Essential requirement:

* Full driving license

Desirable requirements:

* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Knowledge of H&S requirements

What we can offer you:

* A supportive and inclusive place to work
* Training and development opportunities
* Fantastic annual leave starting at 30 days plus Bank Holidays
* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
* Paid sick leave
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Cycle to work scheme

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

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