Grass Cutting Team Member (Parks & Horticulture)

North East Ambition; Camperdown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is hiring for grass cutting positions for the 2026 season. This role involves outdoor work like grass cutting, strimming, and engaging with residents. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and flexibility, as well as previous grounds maintenance experience. Full-time and casual positions are available, with work primarily from March to October. Opportunities for personal development and training are offered, creating a positive working environment.

Benefits

Ongoing personal development

Team support and collaboration

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individuals with good communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety protocols.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for grass cutting using various machinery.
• Engage with residents and team members.
• Perform maintenance tasks like strimming and weed removal.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Overview

Do you like working outdoors and would like to be a part of a team achieving a clean, attractive and safe environment within North Tyneside? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting 30 full‑time and up to 10 casual positions for the 2026 grass cutting season.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting with both pedestrian and ride‑on machinery.
• Edging, back‑up strimming, weed removal, litter management and fly‑tipping removal.
• Engaging with residents and working proactively with all team members, including external agencies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Highly motivated, flexible individuals with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solution‑focused and able to adhere to health and safety risk assessments and operating procedures.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience within North Tyneside is advantageous.
• Ability to work 37 hours a week, Monday–Friday from March to October; occasional evening and weekend work may be.

Professional Development

Opportunity for ongoing personal development and training.

Contact Information

Jamie Orange, Team Leader (Environmental Services) – 07544 013981 – [e-mail]

Richard Martin, Team Leader (Environmental Services) – 07929 749689 – [e-mail]

Send an up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail].

How to Apply

If you have previously worked with us as a Grass Cutting Team Member, please use the application link provided elsewhere.

If you have not, please submit your application through the North Tyneside Council recruitment portal.

Why North Tyneside Council?

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive.

We commit to diversity, equity and inclusion, and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our Carbon Net‑Zero 2030 Action Plan aims to reduce the council’s carbon footprint by 50% by 2023 and align to the government’s net zero target for 2050.

Applying

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Learn More

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