Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 per annum
Grade: CD
Contract Type: Established
Hours/Working Pattern: Full time - Annualised, working 42 hours during the summer (6 months) and 32 hours during the winter (6 months) over a 4-day week.
Weekend Working: When required
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
We have an exciting opportunity to join our vital service on a permanent basis, working as a Parks and Grounds Operative ensuring all areas of Skipton are kept clean and welcoming for its residents, businesses, and visitors to appreciate. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a role, working within a talented team that is varied and hugely enjoyable. Then this is the role for you.
The role
As our Parks and Grounds Operative you will be responsible for maintaining our high-quality open spaces including parks, forest, play areas and recreational spaces across Scarborough and Whitby, this will be by undertaking general grounds maintenance including grass cutting and cleansing duties.
You will be based at the local Depot and/or other satellite sites across the area. We will also supply you with all PPE and training as required.
This is a permanent role, working full time with annualised hours, working 42 hours during summer (6 months) and 32 hours during winter (6 months), over a 4-day week.
You will be working with skilful established teams who are proud to deliver a high standard service across the area.
What you will bring
Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience working in an outdoor environment, but this is not essential as full training will be provided. A Driving licence is preferred but not essential.
Working for us
When you join us, you will be entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.
Annual Leave: Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
- Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 18.3% contribution.
- Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county.
- Stay on top of your game and save £££.
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If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Kevin Roys, Parks and Grounds Team Leader on kevin.roys@northyorks.co.uk for an informal conversation.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
Key dates:
Closing date: 04.10.2026
Interview dates: TBC
Supporting Information:
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire.
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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
NYCs’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.