The candidate will be required to work in parks, open spaces, cemeteries, housing sites and other landscaped areas undertaking mowing, tractor driving ,and general horticultural maintenance duties working in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
You will be required to work as an individual and as part of a team as necessary.
Duties will include but not limited to;
* Mowing of parks, open spaces, Sports pitches and other landscaped areas.
* Use of tractor and the full range of associated implements to undertake landscape and maintenance work.
* Use of tractor to undertake sports turf maintenance using a wide range of tractor mounted implements.
* Operate tractor in conjunction with the arboriculture team and assist with arboriculture works.
* Use of tractor to provide loading and tipping support for other grounds maintenance works.
* Operate all machinery in accordance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.
* Undertake daily checks on all plant, machinery and vehicles complete all vehicle logs/reports and report defects.
* Maintain all machinery used in connection with the work in a clean and serviceable condition. Set up machinery prior to use to ensure safe effective operation.
* Drive Council vehicles and equipment as required by grounds maintenance highways and drainage sections.
* General Grounds Maintenance including all routine, horticultural and maintenance tasks. You will be required to use all standard horticultural equipment together with powered hand tools and light plant
* Assist with the maintenance of sports facilities and play areas.
* Assist with the construction and repair of facilities at relevant sites.
If you feel your skill set matches the above, apply today
Salary description
£13.50 - £13.50 per hour