Grounds Maintenance Operative

Applefields School; Skipton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Fitness discounts

Stay on top of your game

Lifestyle savings

Job summary

Applefields School in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is recruiting a Parks and Grounds Operative to maintain our open spaces, parks, and recreation areas. The role is permanent, full time with annualised hours across seasons. You will work as part of a local team, with PPE provided and training given.

A driving licence is preferred but not essential, and weekend work is required when needed. We offer a competitive benefits package and a generous leave entitlement as part of our commitment to staff

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor environments is preferred but training will be provided.
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, forests, play areas and recreational spaces to a high standard across Skipton and surrounding areas.

Skills

Outdoor environment experience

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Hours/Working Pattern: Full time - Annualised, working 42 hours during the summer (6 months) and 32 hours during the winter (6 months) over a 4-day week.

Weekend Working: When required

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

We have an exciting opportunity to join our vital service on a permanent basis, working as a Parks and Grounds Operative ensuring all areas of Skipton are kept clean and welcoming for its residents, businesses, and visitors to appreciate. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a role, working within a talented team that is varied and hugely enjoyable. Then this is the role for you.

The role

As our Parks and Grounds Operative you will be responsible for maintaining our high-quality open spaces including parks, forest, play areas and recreational spaces across Scarborough and Whitby, this will be by undertaking general grounds maintenance including grass cutting and cleansing duties.

You will be based at the local Depot and/or other satellite sites across the area. We will also supply you with all PPE and training as required.

This is a permanent role, working full time with annualised hours, working 42 hours during summer (6 months) and 32 hours during winter (6 months), over a 4-day week.

You will be working with skilful established teams who are proud to deliver a high standard service across the area.

What you will bring

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience working in an outdoor environment, but this is not essential as full training will be provided. A Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Working for us

When you join us, you will be entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

Annual Leave: Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.

• Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 18.3% contribution.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county.
• Stay on top of your game and save ₣₣₣.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a vast range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus, so much more.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

NYCs’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.