Hedge Cutter/ Grounds Maintenance

Posted on June 23rd, 2026

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£13.95 per hour

Type of Job: Temporary

Do you enjoy working outdoors and keeping community spaces clean, tidy and well maintained?

We are looking for a hands-on Hedge Cutter/Gardener to join a local authority team in Renfrewshire. This is a vital role ensuring that public areas are kept safe, tidy, and well maintained, and it is essential for the right candidate to be respectful of the general public while they are working.

Your Time at Work

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out basic maintenance across public areas in Renfrewshire.
  • Traveling between the sites will be part of the day to day for this role, because of this a current driving licence is preferred, however this is not a requirement as alternative travel arrangements can be provided.
  • Gardening duties such as strimming, litter picking, debris collection, and grass cutting.
  • Adhering to all health and safety requirements including the use of appropriate PPE (this is provided by the local authority).


We are looking for a candidate who has experience within a similar role and has knowledge around using strimmers and other machinery.

Our Perfect Worker

  • Driving Licence: A valid Category B License is desirable for this role, but this is not a requirement.
  • Experience: A background in outdoor maintenance, landscaping, or a trade-based role using power tool.
  • Compliance: You must be able to pass a Basic Disclosure check.
  • Attitude: A safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently in all Scottish weather!


Key Information and Benefits

  • Pay Rate: £13.95
  • Hours: 7am - 6pm, 4 days on 4 days off (paid 10.5 hours per day).
  • Duration: This is role is seasonal and will be required until October 2026.
  • Location: Paisley
  • Start Date: As soon as possible.


About Brightwork

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

 

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.