Public & Green Space Mechanical Operator - Exeter, Devon

Pay: From £12.26 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary - Temp To Perm
Location: Exeter, Devon

Join a team dedicated to keeping Exeter’s parks and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. We’re looking for skilled Public & Green Space Mechanical Operators to carry out a range of cleansing and grounds maintenance tasks across the city.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform vegetation management including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and pruning

• Operate powered pedestrian and handheld equipment for shrub bed maintenance and weed control

• Remove graffiti using chemicals or mechanical equipment

• Carry out mechanical street sweeping

• Maintain sports pitches, tennis courts, and other outdoor facilities

• Empty litter bins, clear weeds and overgrowth, and clean public restrooms as required

• Identify and report maintenance issues (e.g., fly-tipping, damaged furniture, stray animals)

• Communicate professionally with the public, answering queries or reporting concerns

• Follow safe working practices and take part in relevant equipment training

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in grounds maintenance or outdoor manual work

• Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace

• Ability to operate or willingness to be trained on mechanical equipment (weed spraying, sweepers, etc.)

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather

• Team player with good communication skills

• Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently

• Basic literacy, numeracy, and confidence using mobile devices

• Smart appearance and flexible to work outside of standard hours if required

• Full UK driving license required