Grounds Maintenance Operative

Proposed Interview Date:  Week Commencing Monday 26 October 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Combined Services Depot, Cupar

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

You will be responsible for assisting the area delivery of grounds maintenance function and related operations, ensuring the development and delivery of sustainable service provision at local Area/Ward level. Working in all weather conditions undertaking work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces. 

You will carry out general ground maintenance of landscaped areas and open spaces e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, ground level chainsaw operations, spraying operations with herbicide and hand weeding.

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

You must have previous experience in ground maintenance works, excellent team working skills and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weathers. 

A valid driving licence is desirable.  

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

• Directorate Information - Council Department information

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For Further Information Please Contact: Colin Key - [email protected]