Job Description

• East Suffolk Council
• Southwold Caravan Site, Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6ND
• £25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata (Band 2)
• 30 hours per week (annualised)
• Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Marine Services as a Garden Operative.

The role:

The role of Garden Operative will undertake day-to-day activities around the Caravan and Camping site service, including general maintenance works and grounds works. In addition, provide efficient and professional customer service to customers using the facilities.

The role requires 7-day cover. The hours are changeable over the year to meet the seasonal demands of the role. Working hours per week are variable with an average working week of 30hrs per week. 30 hours forms the basis of the regular salary. It is anticipated greater hours would be worked May – September and lesser hours works October – April. Bank holiday working will also apply.

What you will need:

You will have previous experience in DIY/maintenance works and using a range of grounds machinery and plant equipment. Being a good team player is essential with a positive, flexible approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube)

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf)

To find out more

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Paul Riceby emailing Paul.Rice@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 27 May 2026

Interview date: W/C 8 June 2026

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the and Person Specification (docx)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=TSWedQksWt0