Grounds Operative

Somerset Council; Tonedale; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days leave

LGPS pension

Ongoing training

Wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Supportive team

Zusammenfassung

Somerset Council in Wellington, England is seeking a Grounds Operative to maintain public spaces across Somerset. The role is outdoors, hands-on and varied, with duties from grass cutting to maintaining parks, cemeteries and highways.

You’ll join a supportive team and help deliver grounds maintenance and horticultural services that matter to communities. We value commitment and a positive attitude; training is provided.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in outdoor manual work and using hand-operated equipment.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to lift and move materials.
• Basic IT skills including Outlook, Word, Teams.

Aufgaben

• Carry out grounds and horticultural work such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting and weeding.
• Maintain highways, verges, housing areas, cemeteries, parks and landscaped sites.
• Remove litter, leaves, graffiti and flyposting to keep spaces clean and safe.
• Use hand tools, powered equipment and ride-on machinery with training.
• Support seasonal and emergency work including flood response and snow clearance.
• Drive council vehicles and trailers up to 3.5 tonnes, carry out checks and report defects.
• Complete basic paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Provide a professional, courteous service when interacting with the public.
• Work flexibly to support service needs, including occasional hours outside normal times.

Jobbeschreibung

We're looking for a Grounds Operative to join our team in Wellington. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, helping to maintain and improve public spaces across Somerset. From parks and cemeteries to housing areas, highways and landscaped sites, you'll play an important role in keeping our communities safe, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors. No two days are the same in this varied, hands‑on role. You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering grounds maintenance and horticultural services that have a visible impact on the places people use every day. Don't worry if you don't meet every requirement listed. Whether you're bringing existing experience or looking for a fresh challenge, what matters most is your commitment, positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Carrying out grounds and horticultural work, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weeding and general upkeep.
• Maintaining highways, verges, housing areas, cemeteries, parks and landscaped sites.
• Removing litter, leaves, graffiti and flyposting to help keep public spaces clean and safe.
• Using hand tools, powered equipment and ride-on machinery (with appropriate training).
• Supporting seasonal and emergency work, including flood response, watercourse clearance, snow and ice clearance, and sandbagging.
• Driving council vehicles and trailers up to 3.5 tonnes, carrying out daily checks and reporting defects.
• Reporting issues such as vandalism, fly-tipping and damage to supervisors.
• Completing basic paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Providing a professional and courteous service when interacting with members of the public.
• Working flexibly to support service needs, including occasional work outside normal hours.
  We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and can adapt to changing priorities and weather conditions. As well as:
• A full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH.
• Experience of outdoor manual work and using hand-operated equipment.
• Good physical fitness, including the ability to lift and move materials and equipment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in varying weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Teams, and the ability to learn new systems.
• A good standard of general education or equivalent practical experience.
• Good teamwork skills and a flexible approach to work.
  At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your growth and career progression.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued.
• The opportunity to work outdoors and make a visible difference to local communities every day.

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