2 x 37 hours per week posts available.
As part of the Urban and Rural Grass Cutting Team Bridgend County Borough Council is looking to recruit operatives who will be required to work in a flexible manner, to cater for the needs of the service at any particular time and work some weekends when necessary.
The team provides a visible, responsive, and proactive service focused on improving the appearance, and day-to-day condition of neighbourhoods, town centres, and community spaces across the county borough.
Working from maps and plans to advise colleagues of required cutting routes and operational procedures will be a significant part of the role. Other grounds maintenance activities will include path edging, pruning, clearing vegetation, lifting branches and moss clearance.
The team acts as a place-based service, dealing with environmental issues that have an impact on residents’ perceptions of safety, pride, and wellbeing. It complements existing core services (waste, highways, share regulatory services & enforcement)
The team aims to provides a practical, highly visible “can-do” function, demonstrating the council’s commitment to maintaining, enhancing, and investing in its places.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post
Closing Date: 16 September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 21 September 2026
Interview Date: 29 September 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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