Location
Manchester

Hours
35 Hours Per Week

Salary
£29,071 per annum

About the Role
This role is within the Grounds Maintenance Team responsible for maintaining parks and green spaces across the city. Primary tasks include mowing using ride-on and walk-behind mowers, shrub, hedge and minor tree maintenance using power and hand tools, litter removal, and some limited horticultural work. The successful candidate will be required to drive a vehicle in accordance with council regulations and hold a full valid driving licence at all times. The role requires working towards or holding higher level qualifications such as PA1, PA6, use of tractor with mower and side arm flail, NVQ Amenity Horticulture, and use of chainsaw and chipper. This is a full-time, permanent position with face-to-face interviews. The closing date for applications is 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm.

About Us
Manchester City Council is the local authority for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working here means contributing to a city that leads change and transforms lives by strengthening communities and driving innovation in public services. Our vision, Our Manchester, focuses on creating a fairer, greener, and healthier city, guided by values of listening, teamwork, fairness, ownership, and pride.

Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Enrollment in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover of three times your salary
- Enhanced parental and carers leave
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs, and eye tests
- Opportunities for learning and development including workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships, and qualifications
- Commitment to secure, flexible work and excellent health and wellbeing support
- Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave pro rata

Inclusion and Support
Manchester City Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and young people. Adjustments can be made to support candidates during the recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure everyone can perform at their best.

Experience
Previous experience in Grounds Maintenance or a similar operational role is required. Experience and/or qualifications in the use of power tools, ability to drive with a trailer, and horticultural knowledge are beneficial but not essential.

About you
You should be committed, hard working, flexible, willing to learn, and a good team player. Holding a full valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications
New entrants to this role must hold or be willing to work towards higher level qualifications including:
- PA1 and PA6 pesticide application certificates
- Use of tractor with mower and side arm flail
- NVQ Amenity Horticulture
- Use of chainsaw and chipper

Additional Requirements
- Must provide two references covering three years’ employment history where possible
- Must evidence right to work in the UK before employment commencement
- Pre-employment checks may include proof of qualifications, DBS check, proof of Manchester residency, police vetting, BPSS clearance, and driving licence verification as applicable