Grounds Operative

Somerset Council; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité de travail en tant qu'ouvrier paysagiste au sein du Somerset Council à Bridgwater. Ce rôle implique de travailler dans le cadre d'une équipe pour réaliser diverses opérations de jardinage, tout en recevant le soutien et la formation nécessaires au développement professionnel. Un environnement de travail dynamique et une gamme d'avantages sont offerts, y compris un bon équilibre travail-vie et des opportunités de formation.

Benefits

25 jours de congés annuels plus jours fériés

Avantages pour le bien-être des employés

Aide à l'employé

Plan de pension attrayant

Réductions pour les employés dans les gymnases

Options de travail flexible

Programme de cadeaux pour le personnel

Qualifications

• Détenir un permis de conduire complet.
• Avoir de l'expérience en jardinage ou horticulture.
• Être capable de travailler à l'extérieur.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer toutes les opérations de jardinage.
• Utiliser des outils et des machines pour accomplir les tâches.
• Conduire un véhicule d'entreprise jusqu'à 3,5 tonnes.

Skills

Travail d'équipe

Utilisation d'outils de jardinage

Education

Permis de conduire complet

Expérience en horticulture

Tools

Outils à main

Machinerie à main alimentée

Job description

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• This is a 37 hours per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Bridgwater Depot (although working elsewhere within the county may be required)
• Will work as part of the wider Grounds Operations Team
• Full-Time Permanent contract
  
  

Some key information

• This is a 37 hours per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Bridgwater Depot (although working elsewhere within the county may be required)
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Will work as part of the wider Grounds Operations Team
• Full-Time Permanent contract
  
  

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of the people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Undertaking of all grounds/horticultural operations
• Use of hand tools, powered hand tools and ride on machinery to achieve the above
• Driving a company vehicle up to 3.5t and trailer.
• Completing paperwork / online forms as required
  
  

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Hold a full driving licence
• Have grounds or horticultural experience
• Experience of using appropriate equipment e.g. mowers and powered hand tools such as hedging tools and blowers
• Able to work as part of a team
• Used to working outdoors.
  
  

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more
  
  

Anything else I should know?

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Julian Grant, 01984 600172, [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on week commencing 30th June 2025.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.

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