COMM ENT 5627 G3 - Grounds Officer (Blantyre) (600463)

South Lanarkshire Council; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 33 days

Public holidays

Sick pay

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced Grounds Officer to manage grounds maintenance and street cleansing across a defined area. You will lead front-line operations, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance while engaging with clients, elected members and the public.

The role requires oversight of staff welfare, effective team development and collaboration with senior management to deliver excellent services and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively at all Council levels and outside events.
• Recognise and celebrate individual and team achievements; support development.

Responsibilities

• Manage Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing within a defined geographical area.
• Oversee front‑line operations and coordinate with stakeholders including clients and the public.
• Support staff and work with colleagues and senior management to meet service targets.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Staff management

Compliance awareness

Job description

Description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Thursday 2 October at 11:55pm.

Location: Forrest Street Depot, 18 Forrest Street, Blantyre, G74 0JP.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 4:45pm Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm

Salary: £42,228 - £48,633

Grounds Services are looking for a highly motivated individual to manage Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing operations within a set geographical area.

The post will include managing all associated front line operations and by doing so meeting the expectations of all stakeholders including clients, elected members and the public.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the well being of staff directly under their control as well as providing support to colleagues and senior management.

The Successful Applicant Should

• Be able to communicate effectively at all Council levels as well as representing the Council at a range of internal and external events.
• Ensure that the service is meeting its legislative and statutory requirements
• Recognise individual and team achievements providing thanks and encouragement
• Take responsibility for personal and team development needs.

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Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)