Grass Cutting Team Member

North East Ambition; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in North Tyneside is seeking three seasonal grass-cutting staff to support their grounds maintenance programme. The full-time roles require working outdoors from March to November, executing duties like grass cutting, edging, strimming, and litter management. Ideal candidates will have a teamwork-focused approach and be willing to work in varied weather. Training will be provided for those with prior grounds maintenance experience. Contact the team leaders for more information.

Qualifications

• Positive teamwork approach and solution-focused attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience and horticultural knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass using both pedestrian and ride-on machinery.
• Carry out edging, strimming, weed removal, litter management, and fly-tipping removal.
• Adhere to health and safety risk assessments and operating procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Solution-focused attitude

Mechanical gardening equipment handling

Job description

Job Overview

North Tyneside Council’s Bereavement Service manages seven cemeteries, six closed churchyards and two crematoria. We are recruiting three seasonal grass‑cutting staff to support the grounds maintenance programme.

The positions are full‑time, fixed‑term roles running from March through to November.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the grounds crew to cut grass using both pedestrian and ride‑on machinery.
• Carry out edging, backing up, strimming, weed removal, litter management and fly‑tipping removal across the seven cemeteries and six closed churchyards.
• Adhere to health and safety risk assessments and operating procedures.

Requirements

• Positive teamwork approach and solution‑focused attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience and horticultural knowledge is advantageous; full training will be provided.
• Ability to work with mechanical gardening equipment.

Contact

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:

David Pow, Team Leader (Bereavement Services) – 0191 643 6070 or [e-mail]

Dean Watts, Team Leader (Bereavement Services) – 0191 643 6070 or [e-mail]

How to Apply

Please visit the North Tyneside Careers Portal and apply.