Job Vacancy: Lead Hand
Thornley Parish Council is inviting applications for the post of Lead Hand.
Starting Salary: NJC Scale Point 15 pro rata 30 hours per week (starting salary £30,024 pro rata, £15.56 per hour)
Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon Thursday 5 March 2026
Interview date: Interview date to be confirmed but will be held on an evening.
Thornley Parish Council are looking to appoint an experienced Lead Hand.
You should have a proven track record in grounds maintenance or a related outdoor services environment, with strong practical skills and the ability to guide and support other team members. Good communication, organisation, and time‑management skills are essential.
You will assist in ensuring that all that daily tasks are carried out efficiently, and that work is completed to a high standard. The role will involve occasional evening or weekend work.
If you are a self‑motivated individual capable of working without direct supervision, able to plan your own workload with a flexible “can‑do” attitude, we would welcome your application.
You will be required to work from 8:00am to 12:00pm for 20 weeks of the year, and for the remaining 32 weeks you will work from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
We offer nationally based terms and conditions of employment, including the Local Government Pension Scheme or contributions to a private pension scheme.
Applications must be made on the Council’s form; CVs are not accepted. Application forms and additional information can be obtained from:
Jade Walter, Thornley Village Centre High Street, Thornley, Co. Durham. DH6 3EL; Tel: 01429 820200 or e-mail clerk@thornley-pc.gov.uk