Parks and Open Spaces Operative

Dover District Council; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council seeks a grounds maintenance worker in Dover, responsible for a range of activities including grass cutting, weeding, and litter picking. Candidates should have proven experience in grounds maintenance and possess a driving licence for a manual vehicle. The role requires physical fitness and may require medical clearance. The council offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare membership and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave provision

Discount scheme for local leisure centre

On-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance.
• Full driving licence for a manual geared vehicle is essential.
• Medical clearance required for using vibration equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance activities.
• Ensure tasks are completed to agreed standards.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Competent in using power tools

Physical fitness

Education

Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6)

Horticulture

Ride on Mowers

Job description

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities:

You will be required to lone work, or as part of a team to carry out all aspects of ground’s maintenance activities within the Dover district.

You will ensure all tasks and duties are completed during each day to the agreed standards and carry out daily maintenance checks and maintain allocated equipment in a clean and usable condition, reporting any defects.

Always act and operate any equipment in accordance with Health and Safety requirements, and in such a manner as to not risk injury to self, colleagues or members of the public.

Be responsible for the council’s vehicle with regards to usage, defect reporting and compliance with legislation.

Undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required.

• Grass Cutting
• Strimming
• Weeding
• Pruning
• Planting
• Litter Picking
• Hedge Cutting

Candidates should have proven experience in grounds maintenance, be competent in using the appropriate power tools where required and be physically fit.

Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6), Horticulture and Ride on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential.

A full driving licence for a manual geared vehicle is also essential for this role.

As this role involves the use of vibration equipment, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory medical clearance. We will ask you to complete a medical questionnaire which will be sent to our occupational health medical advisor and as a result of this you may be asked to undergo a medical.

Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will be required to complete a Basic DBS application as part of pre-employment checks.

What Can We Offer?

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave provision
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking (site dependant)
• Cycle 2 Work scheme

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.

What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Dave Terry, Parks & Open Spaces Supervisor at [e-mail] or on 07801400275.

Interviews to be held on TBC.