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General Labourer - Parks & Open Spaces

Onchan District CommissionersPublic sector

£27,859.86Full TimePermanentNot specifiedProperty

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 22 March 2026

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›Learn to operate AI-assisted landscaping equipment
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📈 Disruption outlook

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60% Medium riskAI 45%

AI Exposure (AIOE)45%

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

O*NET 37-3011.00

Top Skills

Grounds Maintenance Manual Handling Driving

⭐ Growing↑ 0% Claude Index

Job Description

The position is to assist the Parks Foreman in carrying out duties including general gardening and landscape maintenance in various locations within the Onchan District, including areas such as Onchan Pleasure Park, Port Jack Glen, Playing Fields, Open Spaces and other properties belonging to the Authority. A full and valid driving licence is essential, as is experience in general labouring activites. Role will require lifting and carrying heavy items on foot. Need a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. To apply, please go to http://excd.info/labourer_parks

Automation Risk

Automation probability60%

AI exposure (AIOE)45%

This role involves a high proportion of routine and physically demanding tasks, many of which are increasingly automatable with robotics and AI (e.g., mowing, litter collection, equipment operation). However, tasks requiring real-world judgment, teamwork, and public interaction resist full automation, resulting in a medium overall automation risk and moderate AI exposure.

Task analysis

Assist with general gardening and landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, and watering.
Lift and carry heavy items and equipment across park and open space areas.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and small tractors.
Gather and remove litter and debris from parks and open spaces.
Follow planned landscaping designs and instructions from the Parks Foreman.
Interact with team members and the public, maintaining a positive attitude and calm demeanor under pressure.
Inspect and maintain tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and other treatments as directed.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 Not visa eligible

UK SOC2020: 9112 — Grounds maintenance workers

O*NET: 37-3011.00 — Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Real estate activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k

This vacancy

£27,860

UK sector median

£32,865

UK sector mean

£39,351

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👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Learn to operate AI-assisted landscaping equipment
›Use mobile apps for scheduling and task tracking
›Develop basic skills in digital maintenance reporting

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyRobotic Mowers

Automate routine grass cutting in large open spaces

🤖 AI AgentLitter Detection Cameras

AI vision to identify and flag litter for removal

🔀 RestructureHybrid Teams

Blend human workers with automation for efficiency

⚡ Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Many tasks are automatable, but public interaction and safety require humans

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate maintenance reporting and task assignment

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate daily tasks and communicate with team

Copilot for Excel

Track equipment usage and maintenance schedules

Key Skills

Grounds MaintenanceAdvancedManual HandlingAdvancedDrivingIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateActive ListeningIntermediateGardeningIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Health and Safety ProceduresEnvironmental SustainabilityFacilities ManagementClient Service and Relationship ManagementReporting and DocumentationCleaning and Sanitation StandardsBusiness Administration

O*NET Competency Skills

Operation and Control