Park Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Gardening Horticulture Grounds Maintenance Driving Plant Care Hedge Trimming

FULL DESCRIPTION

Park Operative urgently required to work within the Belfast City Council, based at Grove Park, York Road. This is initially a 3-month temporary position, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Main Duties:

  • Maintain buildings, including cleaning (sweeping, mopping and dusting) and moving equipment and materials.
  • Carry out horticultural and minor arboricultural work such as planting trees, shrubs and plants.
  • Perform general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming and upkeep of park areas.
  • Inspect playgrounds, play equipment and park furniture and carry out minor repairs.
  • Drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles and trailers, including loading and unloading equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil and fertilisers.

What we need from you:

  • Hold a full, current C1+E driving licence (Vehicles and trailers)
  • At least one year’s experience in:
  • Gardening and horticulture (plant care, grass cutting, hedge trimming, turfing, planting, sweeping, litter/rubbish removal).
  • Using powered hand tools and equipment safely.
  • Working face-to-face with the public

What we will offer you:

  • Weekly pay
  • Inclusion into our pension scheme
  • Opportunity to work in the public sector

The next steps:

  • Contact Erin Robinson in our Belfast Office on [contact hidden]
  • Email your CV to [contact hidden]
  • Apply via the link
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