About this role
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 26 October 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 15 August 2027
Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Combined Services Depot, Cupar
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Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .
Job Details
You will be responsible for assisting the area delivery of grounds maintenance function and related operations, ensuring the development and delivery of sustainable service provision at local Area/Ward level. Working in all weather conditions undertaking work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces.
You will carry out general ground maintenance of landscaped areas and open spaces e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, ground level chainsaw operations, spraying operations with herbicide and hand weeding.
A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
You must have previous experience in ground maintenance works, excellent team working skills and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weathers.
A valid driving licence is desirable.
Further Information
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For Further Information Please Contact: Colin Key - [email protected]