Introduction

Working with the Direct Services Officer, the successful applicant will learn how to maintain, repair, install council assets and open spaces. This includes buildings, play areas, street furniture, speed awareness machines and much more. It is a varied role and no two days are the same.

About the Employer

Long Stratton Town Council is the third tier in local government and comprises of 13 Councillors who meet regularly to make decisions on how we can deliver essential services and infrastructure for the benefit of the local community. We are non-political. Once the Council have made the decision it is the Council officers to carry out their decision making. There are currently 8 members of staff. All roles within the Council are varied and no two days are the same. There is routine work that needs to be carried out however there is also a lot of adhoc work. All work carried out is in the public domain.

What You'll Do

Working with the Direct Services Officer, the successful applicant will learn how to maintain, repair and install Council assets and open spaces. This includes buildings, play areas, street furniture, speed awareness machines and more. It is a varied role where no two days are the same.

To maintain all Town Council-owned amenities and open spaces to a high standard, contributing positively to the Town.

To maintain all Town Council-owned amenities and open spaces to a high standard, contributing positively to the Town
Performance will be measured through visual evidence (e.g. photographs, site visits) and feedback
Carry out gardening, maintenance and health & safety checks to agreed standards and timescales
Use, maintain and safeguard Council equipment, preventing loss, damage or misuse
Carry out tasks as directed by the Clerk and Line Manager
Undertake duties appropriate to the role as required

Playing Fields and other open spaces – Maintain all areas to a high professional standard, including:

Regular mowing of grass areas
Maintaining trees and hedges; reporting specialist issues promptly
Pruning and weeding as required
Daily inspection of play and exercise equipment for cleanliness, damage and hazards; report and address issues promptly
Carrying out repairs and maintenance to a high standard
Monitoring the skating area and reporting any specialist repair needs
Keeping parks free from litter
Reporting anti-social behaviour immediately
Maintaining playing pitches to a good standard
Checking entrances daily for wear and tear and reporting concerns
Treating wood, fences and seating annually
Reporting missed bin collections
Ensuring the toilet block is maintained by contractors to an acceptable standard

Play areas, Gym and MUGA

Conduct weekly inspections and oiling of equipment
Report and resolve issues promptly; make safe where required
Escalate specialist repairs immediately
Maintain cleanliness by emptying bins and clearing litter and dog fouling when required
Maintain all play equipment in good condition

Village:

Maintain the appearance of the village by:

Inspecting, cleaning and repainting bus shelters; reporting specialist issues
Checking grit bins weekly
Carrying out general weeding and pruning
Inspecting Christmas trees daily during winter
Maintaining Council-owned seating
Attending village events (e.g. fair) and supervising equipment siting and removal
Sweeping Council-owned footpaths weekly
Maintaining and cleaning all Council-owned assets as required

Assets and Equipment:

Maintain and safeguard all Council assets and equipment
Check cameras and lighting daily; report faults
Carry out a daily visual inspection of the pavilion
Maintain the pavilion and set up the community room when required
Collect supplies as needed
Store chemicals and equipment in line with safety guidance
Complete an annual stock report

Training

Identify and report training needs to maintain safe and effective working practices, including:

Emergency First Aid
COSHH
Pesticide handling
Use of plant and machinery
Manual handling
Risk assessment
Health & Safety

Training Outcome

The apprentice will move to a permanent role within the Town Council
Further qualifications and training will be available

Skills Required

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 2
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 2

Course Information

Course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 40 hours 1st April – 30th September, 32 hours 1st October – 31st March, flexible working hours, some weekend work will be required.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Training Provider: CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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