Grounds Person – Highways Grass Team (Temporary)

About the role

The role involves working as part of the Highways Grass Team for a Berkshire local authority, maintaining highway verges, public open spaces and landscaped areas. It is a physically active, outdoor position on a 4‑month temporary contract, based in Reading, South East England.

Key responsibilities

• Cutting grass and managing vegetation on highways and public spaces.
• Operating brush cutters, ride‑on and pedestrian mowers, and hedge cutters safely.
• Trimming hedges and performing general grounds maintenance.
• Assisting with highway landscaping and environmental maintenance tasks.
• Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Required profile

• Full UK or European driving licence, including Category C1+E.
• Previous experience using brush cutters, ride‑on or pedestrian mowers and hedge cutters.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Required skills

• Brush cutter operation
• Ride‑on mower operation
• Pedestrian mower operation
• Hedge cutter operation

What we offer

• £14.59 per hour (visible salary)
• 4‑month fixed‑term contract, full‑time (37 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work on a variety of public green spaces
• Experience with a busy local authority team