ECTC Grounds maintenance operatives

£26,835 to £29,093 per annum.

East Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest growing districts in the Country. Situated in the historic City of Ely, renowned for the beautiful Cathedral, the Council has a bold vision to create a place where people choose to live, work and stay.  

To help the Council meet the high expectations of our residents and continue the delivery of an excellent service to the public, our prestigious contracts and the East Cambs Trading Company Ltd, we are now looking to appoint a Grounds Maintenance Operative. 

Working as part of the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces team, you will assist with the completion of the ground’s maintenance programme.

You will ideally have a background in Grounds Maintenance or any other similar vocation and be conversant with the use of commercial equipment, although this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate. You will need to hold a full driving license, and have the capacity to fulfil the duties associated with the role. We are looking for team players who are able to complete tasks without constant supervision, have an eye for detail, and be able to manage your time accordingly.
Due to the nature of the role we need some flexibility in regards to the working patterns.

Adverts for posts that require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check

This post is exempt by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023) and therefore applicants are required to declare all spent and unspent cautions and convictions, all adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. not filtered out as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023). You can find more details about our policies for ex-offenders in the Recruitment Policy available on the on the website.

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8:00am to 3.30pm

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Customer Services on 01353 665555 and ask to speak to the Open Spaces and Facilities Manager.

How to apply

Download and complete the following forms and send then to hrteam@eastcambs.gov.uk or by post to HR, East Cambridgeshire Distirct Council, The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4EE.


Closing date for completed application forms is: Sunday, 5 January 2025

Interviews will be held on the week commencing the 13 January 2025.

East Cambs Trading Company Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.