Green Team Operative- Fixed Term Contract

Green Team Operative- Fixed Term Contract - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Green Team Operative- Fixed Term Contract Posted on 02/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Green Team Operative- Fixed Term Contract External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 18 Oct 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 18 Oct 2026 All Locations All Locations: Mobile All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Fixed term Contract Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: Grade D £33,036-£34,488 About The Role This role is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Tower Hamlets is a culturally diverse borough in which an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Green Team Operative As a Green Team operative for the Boroughs Green Team you will take a lead role on the horticultural maintenance of Parks and Open Spaces throughout Tower Hamlets You will be responsible for a range of duties including Grass cutting flower bed maintenance and bowling green maintenance The Council is committed to improving the quality of its green spaces and the Green Team Operative will have a key role in supporting this aim. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities for the role of Green Team operative include: Carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices, so that designated sites are prepared and maintained to a high standard of horticulture and overall appearance Support the implementation of improvements to designated sites, and the associated preparation for local and national award schemes. Undertake basic maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery, identifying and reporting defects. Deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner, answering questions relating to the parks, noting and reporting any complaints to the Operations Leader. Participate in the delivery of horticultural- and ecological-based community events and activities such as tree planting, bulb planting and clean-up days. The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equality and opportunity in both services to the community and in the employment of people, and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their own work, including undertaking any training where necessary. Requirements Driving licence essential Key requirements for the role of Green Team operative include Knowledge of issues relating to parks and open spaces. Knowledge of First Aid necessary to protect public safety and the infrastructure of the park. Knowledge of Health & Safety pertaining to parks and open spaces and the safe use of Pesticides Working knowledge of plants, bedding schemes and fine turf maintenance Experience of working in a front line grounds maintenance service Working experience of maintaining green spaces to a high standard Experience of working alone and as a member of a team Experience in the use of appropriate grounds maintenance tools and machinery Able to operate and carry out routine maintenance of horticultural machinery tools and equipment. The vacancy will be closed once we have reached the maximum number of applications. Additional Information Interviews will be week commencing TBC For an informal discussion on this post, please contact Lesley Pearce, Green Team Coordinator (Clean, Green & Highways) on 07572102276  or [email protected] This post is open to