Weedkilling Operative


Company:	Stoke on Trent City Council
Salary:	£26,403 - £28,598
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	7 Sept 2026

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Summary

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Streetcare and Greenspace

Location: Weighbridge Site Lodge

Grade: Level 5

Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

This role requires you to hold the qualification in the application of herbicides/pesticides to level PA1, PA2 and PA 6

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed term role for 6 months.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, its about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

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