Parks & Countryside Officer - Maldon District Council

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible and agile working

Employee assistance

Job summary

Maldon District Council is seeking a dedicated Parks and Countryside Officer to join the Countryside & Coast Team. You will help maintain over 25 parks, operate groundcare machinery, and support events with out-of-hours cover.

A full UK driving licence and several licences for machinery are required. You will work in a partnership with Essex County Council and Essex Shared Services to provide high-quality grounds maintenance and amenities across the district, with annualised hours and a

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• Grounds maintenance experience across parks and open spaces.
• Competence certificates in groundcare equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting and use of groundcare machinery (brush cutters, mowers).
• Litter and bin collection across 25 parks and open spaces.
• Hedge trimming and bed maintenance, seasonal planting.
• Overmarking of sports pitches and routine vehicle/equipment maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Outdoor work

Education

NVQ level 2 in horticulture

Tools

PA1/PA6 spraying licence

Brushcutter licence

Chainsaw licence

Ride-on mower certificate

Amenity tractor certificate

Woodchipper certificate

Plant machinery repair/servicing

Job description

Location: ChelmsfordEmployment: Full timeCategory: Park RangerPosted: Valid to: Apply: Essex County CouncilMaldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of Parks and Countryside Officer, a full-time position.Parks and Open spaces lay at the heart of our community, providing an essential service for residents and visitors, allowing an opportunity for health, wellbeing, recreation and leisure. The Parks and Countryside team are at the heart of this service, we are therefore seeking a capable and focused individual to join us as a part of the Countryside & Coast Team, focusing on the providing excellent services within the districtYou will be required to assist in providing a range of ground care functions across the district.

Accountabilities - Service Delivery:
To work in partnership with others in our Parks team to achieve high standards of grounds maintenance across our 25 parks and open spaces across our District. These include the
flagship sites of Promenade Park in Maldon and Riverside Park in Burnham on Crouch.
To carry out duties within guidelines to ensure safe working and adherence with health and safety procedures and instruction
To undertake weekend and bank holiday duties on a rota and to provide out of hours cover for events and civil emergencies
Undertake general gardening and grounds maintenance duties to include:
Grass cutting; use of associated groundcare machinery and implements such as brush cutters, pedestrian and ride on mowers.
Litter and bin collection
Hedge trimming
Care of beds, including seasonal planting and maintenance
Overmarking of sports pitches
Basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Basic machinery operation and vehicle driving (up to 3.5T)

The Experience You Will Bring:
The ideal candidate will be experienced in this area of work, reliable and have a passion for working outdoors.
A full UK driving licence and access to own transport for travelling to work is essential. Once at work there will
be the use of the teams work vehicles so experience of driving 3.5 tonne vans is desirable.
They will hold two or more competency certificates in the following (although training can be provided):
PA1/PA6 spraying licence
Brushcutter/clearing saw licence
Chainsaw licence (C30/C31 equivalent)
Ride on/pedestrian mower certificate
Amenity tractor with trailer/PTO mounted implements
Woodchipper
NVQ level 2 in horticulture
Repair and servicing of plant machinery.

Our Parks & Countryside team work "annualised hours" averaging 38 hours a week across the year. This means working 46 hours per week during April to September, with hours lowering down to 29 hours a week during the winter months. Please familiarise yourself with this and feel free to ask any questions on this before applying if you are unsure.

Be part of Maldon District Council - 'Where Quality of Life Matters'
Maldon District Council is a local authority 'Where quality of life matters'. Our Corporate Plan sets out
our vision and priorities for the next three years and will be reviewed regularly to make sure we are on the right track. Using a range of data and what we know about the needs of our residents, we have set out what we will be doing and what we aim to achieve between now and 2028. It is also a useful tool that helps with decision-making and allocating resources.
To download or listen to a presentation of the Corporate Plan click here
Maldon District Council plays a crucial role in the development and prosperity of the District, working for the good of the community and the long term benefit of residents, you can be part of our friendly team. From front line customer facing roles to policy and strategy, the work of the Council is diverse and dynamic.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including:
The Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Flexible and agile working
Employee assistance.