Level 2 Environmental Operative - Grounds Maintenance

Tameside Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to enhancing local services and community well-being. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a passionate team focused on maintaining green spaces and ensuring the cleanliness of the borough. As part of the grounds maintenance team, you'll engage in diverse tasks, from operating powered equipment to maintaining parks and recreational areas. If you're enthusiastic and organized, and want to make a tangible impact in your community, this role is perfect for you. Together, we can shape the future of Tameside and create a thriving environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and horticulture.
• Ability to operate powered mechanical equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shrubberies and bowling greens.
• Carry out graffiti removal and chemical spraying.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Chemical Spraying

Graffiti Removal

Use of Powered Equipment

Tools

Mowers

Strimmers

Hedge Cutters

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade D. SCP 7 £25,584 - SCP 10 £26,835

Hours Per Week: 41.30 Hours (Summer) 28 Hours (Winter)

Base Location: Hyde Depot

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Operations and Greenspace are responsible for the delivery of a number of important front-line functions relating to street cleansing, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, countryside and playground services. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and well organised individual to form part of a small reactive team within the grounds maintenance function

About You

The successful candidate will carry out a range of duties including maintenance of shrubberies, bowling greens, graffiti removal, chemical spraying and other associated duties. Such work will involve regular use of powered mechanical equipment, such as mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters etc.

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council.

"Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I've been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that's making a real difference to our borough.

"Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside-covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it's keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.

''We've already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it's not just about developments- day to day it's about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future.

To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that's driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we'd love to have you on board.

Come and be part of something great. Let's build the future of Tameside together!''

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Paul Eccles on 0161 342 3301