Full time Grounds person
Enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference in your community?
Looking for a role where no two days are the same?
If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
Wokingham Town Council is seeking a full-time (37hrs per week) Grounds Person to join our dedicated Parks Team—playing a key role in maintaining and enhancing the green spaces that our community values and enjoys every day.
Days of work to include a Saturday.
We will consider part time working requests and/or job shares.
About the Team:
You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive, and hands-on team that shares a genuine passion for the environment and community wellbeing. We work closely together and alongside local volunteers to care for our town’s parks and open spaces, building strong community connections along the way.
About the Role:
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll help manage and maintain eight parks and open spaces across Wokingham town area.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in delivering high standards
- Has a keen eye for detail
- Is resilient, proactive, and enjoys working outdoors in all seasons
- Will directly contribute to creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
For full details, please refer to the job description.
What We’re Looking For:
To be shortlisted, your application should clearly demonstrate:
- Strong time management and the ability to work independently
- Experience engaging with a range of people, including colleagues and the public
- Knowledge of horticulture, or a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- A full UK driving licence
Salary & Benefits:
- £27,000 per annum (£14.03 per hour)
- Generous annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Key Dates:
- Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 20th May 2026
- Interviews: From 21st May 2026
- Please note: we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early applications.
Find Out More:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Marianna Pentek
📧 mpentek@wokingham-tc.gov.uk
📞 07838 696979
Equality & Safeguarding:
Wokingham Town Council is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and a workplace that values diversity and difference.
We are also dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you’re looking for a role where your work really matters—and where you can see the impact of what you do every day—we’d love to hear from you.
