Environmental Services Driver & Grounds Keeper

Aberdeen City Council; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Disability Confident Employer

Armed Forces Covenant

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking an Environmental Operations postholder to undertake gardening, street sweeping and horticultural tasks across parks, fields, cemeteries and open spaces. You will operate a range of vehicles and equipment, and work with the Environmental Operations team to keep areas well maintained.

The role requires a Full Class B UK driving licence and the ability to communicate effectively, prioritise workloads and work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must have a Full Class B UK driving licence.
• Experience driving a range of vehicles and operative equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Garden general gardening work, street sweeping and horticultural tasks in parks and open spaces.
• Operate vehicles including 3.5 tonne tipper trucks and grass cutting/ sweepers as required.
• Work with Environmental Operations team and follow HR digital platforms where appropriate.
• Work under supervision while also able to act independently as needed.

Skills

Class B Licence

Vehicle operation

Effective communication

Workload prioritisation

Teamwork / independence

Job description

Aberdeen City Council is seeking an Environmental Operations postholder to undertake gardening, street sweeping and horticultural tasks across parks, fields, cemeteries and open spaces. You will operate a range of vehicles and equipment, and work with the Environmental Operations team to keep areas well maintained.

The role requires a Full Class B UK driving licence and the ability to communicate effectively, prioritise workloads and work independently or as part of a team.