Operative
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
We are looking for someone to join our Parks team who will have a variety of tasks across our green spaces.
You will be required to demonstrate that you are highly reliable, self-motivated, well organised and able to prioritise your work.
You will on occasions work alone with minimal supervision whilst being part of a team and be able to communicate effectively.
You will have experience of working in a public facing environment with excellent customer care skills
The work will vary depending on service requirements and could involve grounds maintenance, landscaping plus other land based tasks.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
You must have a full UK Driving Licence, an understanding of H&S and be willing to work outside in all weathers.
Appropriate training will be provided where required.
Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
For more information about this role please contact Nick Wilcox via email nick.wilcox@ipswich .gov.uk
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
The selection process will be an interview. Interviews will be held on week commencing 20th July 2026.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Location
Various Parks Locations
Salary
£26,824 – £27,694
Application closing date
12th July 2026
Job type
37 hours per week, permanent
Requisition reference
REQ01180
Office
Ipswich Borough Council
Grafton House
15-17 Russell Road
Ipswich,
IP1 2DE
Contact Us
- 01473 432000