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Vacancy – Grounds and Estates Operatives

Spennymoor Town Council is looking for a new Grounds and Estates Operatives

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Here at Spennymoor Town Council we’re proud to serve the people of our vibrant town on the outskirts of Durham City.

We work closely with partners to deliver and enable a range of services to residents and visitors – from parks, allotments and cemeteries to community centres, community and civic events, and our amazing Town Hall which boasts performance spaces, an art gallery and mining museum.
Spennymoor Town Council are looking for a new staff for our great Grounds and Facilities team to join us as we work to create an exciting future and embrace opportunities to enhance this great town.

If you have the attitude, skills and experience that we need, we want to hear from you.

Permanent full time The post holder will be required to work annualised hours averaging 37 hours per week over a 12 month period.
NJC pay scale 7 – 12
£ 26,403.00 £ 28,598.00

The post holder will be expected to undertake general horticultural and estate management duties across all Town Council Parks, Open Spaces, Cemeteries, Estates, Properties and Allotments, with the post holder being expected to work with minimum supervision when carrying out tasks. They will also be required to drive a number of the Council’s vehicles while carrying out their duties.

For an Application Form and Job Description please email info@spennymoor-tc.gov.uk or ring the Town Council on 01388 815276

For an informal chat please contact Danny Booth: 01388 815276

Closing date is Friday 10th April 2026 at 5pm

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