Job Description

Job Title: Grass Cutting

Location: Tyne and Wear

Job Type: Temporary

Positions: 10 (9 open)

Rate: £12.26 per hour

Start Date: 17 May 2026

End Date: 4 September 2026

Working Hours: 37 per week

Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:00, Friday 07:30-12:30

Job Purpose

To maintain clean, safe, and well-kept grassed areas across the borough by delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers

Edging grass verges and maintaining neat boundaries

Litter picking, sweeping, and leaf clearance

Removal of fly-tipping and bonfire waste

Use of handheld tools such as strimmers and blowers

Basic vehicle checks, cleaning, and maintenance Key Skills & Experience

Experience in grounds maintenance or grass cutting operations

Understanding of health & safety and risk assessments

Ability to operate mowing and handheld equipment safely

Good teamwork and willingness to work outdoors in all weather  

Equality, Safeguarding & Responsibilities

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All employees share responsibility for safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals as part of our corporate parenting duties.

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