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Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager to join the team.

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £39,868 to £44,068 per annum

Job Type:  Full time, Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025

Why choose Braintree District Council

Braintree is an ambitious forward-thinking Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager – The Role:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in our community and lead a team dedicated to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for the Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager role and join us in shaping a vibrant, clean, and welcoming district for everyone.

Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager – Key Responsibilities:

- To assist and support the Operations Manager in the operational delivery and performance management of the Council’s Street Scene Teams (grounds maintenance/open spaces and street cleaning)

- To manage the day-to-day operation of the Street Scene Teams (grounds maintenance, open spaces and street cleaning)

- To ensure the Street Scene (grounds maintenance/open spaces and street cleaning) services are delivered in compliance with statutory legislation and national and local policies and plans including health and safety, Operator’s Licence, Environment Agency permits, etc

Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager – You:

- Experience of leading and developing frontline team

- Excellent people management skills with ability to manage, engage and motivate team

- Experience of delivering grounds maintenance (amenity horticulture) services (desirable)

- Experience of delivering street cleansing services (desirable)

- Budget management

- Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation

- IT skills

- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.

Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager – Benefits:

- Competitive pay and benefits

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all staff

- Staff discounts at local businesses

- Staff recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July 2025.

To submit your application for this exciting Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now