COMM ENT 4167 G1 - Grounds Operative (HGV Driver)

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 11:55pm

Please note that this post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered.

Location: Caldwellside Depot, Caldwellside Industrial Estate, Lanark, ML11 7SR

Hours: 40 hours per week

Work Pattern: 4 on 4 off shifts rota

Hourly Rate: £14.83 – £15.01 per hour

Community and Enterprise Resources are seeking to appoint a Grounds Operatives (HGV Driver) within our Grounds Services team based in Caldwellside Depot, Lanark. 

Do you enjoy working outside? 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Grounds Service Teams working throughout South Lanarkshire. 

Our teams provide a varied grounds maintenance service for the council throughout the year which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, formal planting maintenance, soft landscaping, cemetery maintenance and other associated horticultural operations.

One of the main responsibilities of this job is to provide excellent customer service by assisting in providing an effective grounds maintenance service

Our services include:

• Mechanical Sweeping both large and small
• Working with different teams on all aspects of grounds maintenance. 
• A full UK HGV driving licence and previous experience of working in a grounds/streetscape maintenance environment are essential. 
• Experience operating Johnston road sweepers or similar equipment
• Good understanding of vehicle checks and maintenance procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery

View the Grounds Operative HGV job profile

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

 

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. 

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.