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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AI Exposure (AIOE)28%

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O*NET 37-3012.00

Top Skills

Grounds Maintenance Manual Handling Driving

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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 probability35%

AI exposure (AIOE)28%

This role involves a mix of physical, outdoor tasks and interpersonal activities that are difficult to fully automate. While some routine elements (like driving or basic maintenance) may be augmented by technology, the need for manual handling, real-world judgment, and public interaction keeps automation risk and AI exposure relatively low.

Task analysis

Carry out general gardening and landscape maintenance (mowing, weeding, planting, pruning) across parks and open spaces.
Lift and carry heavy items (tools, equipment, materials) on foot across various terrains.
Operate and maintain small machinery and tools (mowers, strimmers, blowers).
Drive vehicles between sites and within park areas to transport equipment and materials.
Interact with the public and team members, providing information and maintaining positive relationships.
Follow health and safety protocols to ensure safe working practices outdoors.
Assist in identifying and reporting hazards or maintenance needs within the parks.
Support the Parks Foreman in coordinating daily tasks and responding to urgent requests.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 Not visa eligible

UK SOC2020: 9232 — Groundsmen and greenkeepers

O*NET: 37-3012.00 — Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

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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AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use mobile apps for task scheduling and reporting
›Leverage digital checklists for health and safety compliance
›Adopt machinery with smart diagnostics for maintenance alerts

📈 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

💻 TechnologySmart Mowers

Automate routine mowing in large open spaces

🤖 AI AgentMaintenance Reporting App

Streamline hazard and maintenance reporting digitally

🔀 RestructureTask Rotation

Reduce monotony and improve team flexibility

⚡ Recommendation

⚡ Augment role

Physical tasks and public interaction limit full automation; digital tools can enhance efficiency

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

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Microsoft Teams

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Copilot for Excel

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Key Skills

Grounds MaintenanceAdvancedManual HandlingAdvancedDrivingIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateActive ListeningIntermediateHorticultureBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Health and Safety ProceduresBiology and Life SciencesFacilities ManagementPublic AdministrationClient Service and Relationship ManagementEnvironmental SustainabilityReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingOperation and ControlOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionSocial Perceptiveness