Grounds Operative (Grade 14)

Somerset Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Grounds Operative for immediate start. The role involves managing horticultural operations in various public spaces including grass cutting and planting. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education required.
• Full UK Driving licence essential.
• Desirable: NVQ level 2 in Horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grounds/horticultural operations including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and weeding.
• Work in public spaces, cemeteries and landscaped areas.

Skills

Good standard of education

Education

Level 2 Certificate of Competency in the safe use of ride-on lawnmowers

NVQ level 2 in Horticulture

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Job Title : Grounds Operative (Grade 14)
Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Colley Lane Depot, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:30
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £11.98

To undertake grounds/horticultural operations on highways, highway verges, cemeteries, public spaces and landscaped areas, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, clearing leaves, clearing shrub beds, hedge trimming, pruning, planting and seeding.
Qualification
Essential
Good standard of education
Level 2 Certificate of Competency in the safe use of ride-on lawnmowers
Full UK Driving licence.
Desirable
NVQ level 2 in Horticulture.