Vacancies

We are seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our friendly and busy grounds team.  You will help Thornbury Town Council to look after many of the facilities that it is responsible for including the Mundy Playing Fields, Chantry Playing Field, four other local play areas, a skate park, many other green spaces, and a well-maintained cemetery.

This role involves assisting with general grounds maintenance work such as grass mowing, watering, weeding and working in the Cemetery. Additionally, the grounds maintenance team are responsible for keeping our facilities free from litter, keeping changing rooms and toilets clean, inspecting our play parks to ensure they remain safe for users and assisting with keeping our buildings in good condition.

The work is varied and rewarding. You will be using a wide variety of equipment and machinery and will receive full training. You will be contributing to the local community of Thornbury, keeping it a great place to live and work.

Salary range: £26,403 - £28,598 depending on experience

Generous local government pension scheme, training and uniform

37 hours a week with some weekend working – 1.00pm finish on a Friday

31 days holiday per annum

Permanent contract (with 3-month probationary period)

Driving licence essential

More information on this role and an application form is available on our website: www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk

or by contacting us by email:

info@thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is – 9.00am Monday 7 September 2026
Interviews will be on Thursday 10 September and Friday 11 September 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Deputy Clerk on 01454 412103. Only applications made using a Town Council application form will be considered, please do not apply by just sending a CV.