Streetscene Operative - Parks, Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance

Anticipated up to 3 months If you enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and have a passion for grounds maintenance in relation to grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, weeding and sports ground care and willing to be flexible with other seasonal tasks you will be of particular interest for this varied hands-on role.

If you're a team player, physically fit, enthusiastic and positive, and enjoy varied work outdoors all year round as an active member of a team, this role could be for you. You'll have using light plant. You will also have a sound health and safety knowledge. Ideally, you'll also have a good knowledge of the Borough and general labouring experience. You'll be able to communicate confidently and well with managers, other team members and the public. We'll provide a full induction, ongoing training and all your PPE. We provide a range of essential services and have high standards, making a real difference to the way the Borough looks. This team cuts grass and hedges, maintains shrub beds, clears litter, sweeps streets, plants up key civic areas, manages parks, empties street bins and does a range of environmental land management work on Council land.

Grade 4, £13.26 per hour, The seasonal fixed term contract posts will be positions in one of three teams undertaking grounds maintenance:

• Ride on Mower Team
• Parks and Gardens
• Cemeteries We know that services at the frontline improving the environment are changing, and that providing 'Green Skills' for staff is an investment in the future.
The culture here is all about getting the best out of our team by providing a range of benefits to everyone. We expect good teamwork, and focus on being accountable, respectful of everybody, and achieving our goals.Our People offer We reward our people with a competitive range of benefits including;
• access to the local government pension scheme
• minimum 24 days annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years' service
• flexible working options and family friendly policies
• local and national high street discounts
• free car parking
• wellbeing support including £12.50 per month Jubilee2 membership
• green travel scheme including cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice
• free employee 24 hour employee assistance and counselling services, flu vaccination service and health checks
• development and training opportunities