Contract: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Grade 3 £29,982 per annum
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 12.00 Noon
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a groundman to join our team to carry out a wide range of horticultural, sports turf tasks, hard/soft landscaping and infrastructure maintenance within the Grounds Maintenance Service areas of Parks, Green Open Spaces, Sports Surfaces, Tree Stock and Playground Areas.
About you:
We are looking for someone with:
- Formal Industry Recognised Qualification in a Grounds Maintenance-related field
- A full UK driving licence
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To undertake the maintenance requirements of all Grounds Maintenance service areas to include, fine turf, pruning, planting, weeding, fertilizer/chemical applications, mowing, litter picking, line-marking, tree works, playground inspections/maintenance, hard and soft landscaping, use of multiple hand tools, powered tools and small plant and machinery
- To undertake planned or reactive work under supervisory instruction, or by own initiative/self-motivation, following industry best practice techniques
- To ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety information and instructions
- To ensure that all operational tasks are carried out to the highest standards
- Ability to react and plan work accordingly in line with seasonal variations
- To ensure sports surfaces meet industry guidelines on their markings
- To ensure play areas on visual inspections meets RPII standards of safety and liaison with Playground Technician to ensure legislative compliance
- Involvement in the operational best practice methods across any designated Parks and Green Open Space within the Borough
- To maintain, submit records required by employer, e.g. pesticide application records, playground inspection sheets, driver signing on/off sheets, drivers defect books, timesheets, clock cards, sports pitch inspection sheets and any other associated work-based records
- To assist in maximizing outcomes of quality standard awards such as Green Flag, Britain in Bloom
- To have a flexible attitude and undertake out of hours work if necessary
- To undertake training and development that is relevant to the post
Benefits Include:
- Employee discounts with various partner
- Flexible variations of working pattern to suit seasonal variations and home life
- Company events
- Clevr Money (Savings and Loans) options
- Employee assistance programme
- Leisure scheme via council leisure centres
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Occupational health support
- Free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline
- Physiotherapy
- This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in the care, presentation and ongoing success of one of Blackpool’s most important green spaces. You will lead a dedicated team, work with a range of community stakeholders, and help ensure Stanley Park continues to be enjoyed by residents and visitors year-round.
To learn more about the role, read the full job outline.
To apply for the position please follow this link here.
