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Grounds Maintenance Worker

Employer: Reed
Salary: £11.44 per hour, inc benefits
Date Added: 15/04/2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for Multiple Grounds Maintenance Workers for the  City Council. This is a full-time temporary role for the next 5 months, with the possibility of extension.

The  Grounds Maintenance Workers will undertake environmental and horticultural maintenance duties city wide. 

What are your responsibilities?

  • Under the direction of a supervisor, to carry out defined horticultural maintenance work to parks and other green open spaces to ensure that they are clean, safe, and attractive including (after suitable training):
  • The use of horticultural machinery and equipment up to and including ride-on mowers
  • The use of hand tools
  • Emptying of litter and dog bins and their surroundings
  • To undertake general gardening and environmental maintenance duties including, for instance, hedge cutting, pruning, grass cutting, litter picking, fly-tipped and other rubbish removal, using appropriate equipment as directed by a supervisor.
  • Undertake some duties without direct supervision, such as emptying bins, litter picking and general gardening.
  • Carry out improvement work including preparation and painting work to outdoor fixtures, erection of temporary fencing, signage etc and the installation of dog bins.
  • Work at all times in accordance with established Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.
  • To meet clients as appropriate.
  • To ensure that the issue of ‘Waste Transfer Notes’ and other documentation is undertaken and recorded in line with current legislation.
  • To drive and clean council vehicles.
  • Undertake training and development to improve skills and competences as necessary.
  • Achieve performance targets in line with Service Level Agreements.

What skills do you Need?

  • Must have previous Grounds Maintenance Worker experience.
  • Excellent People skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and senior managers.
  • You will need to be physically fit and healthy, as you will be lifting heavy items.
  • Must have a Valid Full UK Driving Licence
  • Working Hours are 7.30am – 17.00pm Monday to Thursday

Next Steps:

If you are interested, please don’t hesitate and apply straight away.

Application Deadline: 15/05/2024
Contract Type: Temporary
Submitted Applications: 0

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