Green Team Operative Jobs in UK | Tower Hamlets Council

About Tower Hamlets Council

Tower Hamlets Council is a local authority in East London dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life and maintaining attractive, accessible public spaces. Serving a diverse and vibrant community, the council works to protect local green spaces, enhance neighbourhoods, and provide high-quality public services.

The council’s Green Team plays an important role in maintaining parks and open spaces throughout the borough. Through horticultural maintenance and environmental improvements, the team helps create welcoming outdoor spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Role Overview

As a Green Team Operative, the successful candidate will support the horticultural maintenance of parks and open spaces across Tower Hamlets. This 12-month fixed-term position is suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work, understands grounds maintenance, and takes pride in keeping public spaces clean, attractive, and well maintained.

The role involves grass cutting, flower bed maintenance, bowling green upkeep, and the safe operation of horticultural tools and machinery. The successful candidate will also help improve designated sites, support community activities, and contribute to maintaining high standards across the borough’s green spaces.

Key Responsibilities as Green Team Operative

• Carry out horticultural maintenance across parks, gardens, and other designated open spaces.
• Maintain grass areas through mowing and other appropriate grounds maintenance activities.
• Maintain flower beds, planting schemes, and bowling greens to a high standard.
• Support improvements to parks and public spaces, including preparations for local and national award schemes.
• Operate horticultural tools, equipment, and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on tools and equipment, identifying and reporting defects.
• Follow health and safety procedures when working in parks and open spaces.
• Apply appropriate safety practices when handling or using pesticides.
• Respond courteously to members of the public and answer questions about park facilities.
• Record and report complaints or operational concerns to the Operations Leader.
• Participate in horticultural and environmental community activities, including tree planting, bulb planting, and clean-up events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain attractive, safe, and accessible outdoor environments.

Working Pattern & Pay

• Job Title: Green Team Operative
• Salary: £33,036–£34,488 per year (Grade D).
• Contract Type: Fixed-term contract.
• Contract Duration: 12 months.
• Work Location: Mobile role across parks and open spaces in Tower Hamlets, East London.
• Closing Date: 18 October 2026.

The position involves outdoor and physically active work, with duties carried out across different parks and green spaces according to operational requirements.

Start Your Career With Tower Hamlets Council

Joining Tower Hamlets Council as a Green Team Operative offers an opportunity to help maintain the borough’s parks and open spaces while contributing to a healthier and more attractive local environment.

This role is ideal for a practical, motivated individual with horticultural knowledge, grounds maintenance experience, and a commitment to high standards. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team to improve public spaces and help residents enjoy well-maintained outdoor areas.

Apply now for Green Team Operative jobs at Tower Hamlets Council and take the next step towards a rewarding career in horticulture, grounds maintenance, and public-space management.