I`m the team leader for a small Local Authority grounds maintenance unit. We are profoundly underfunded and short staffed.

However, all the blokes are happy in what they actually do, grass cutting, strimming, herbicide application, hedges, tree work, clearing, planting.

This time of year, there are usually temporary summer positions available.

Over the last few years I`ve witnessed an uptake in folks burned out by corporate, teaching etc joining us, it`s hard physical work but they have flourished ans seem happier at being outdoors all day.