Public and Green Space Operator (Mechanical Skills)

Exeter City Council; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Exeter is seeking grounds maintenance operatives for its Parks department. Ideal candidates will possess strong team-working abilities, good communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset. Responsibilities include grass cutting, hedge trimming, and shrub maintenance. A full manual UK drivers licence is essential. The role offers a clear pathway for career progression and enrollment in the Local Government Pensions scheme.

Benefits

Career progression

Reduced hours in winter

Local Government Pensions scheme

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education to GCSE or equivalent in two suitable subjects.
• Experience in cleansing or horticulture works, grounds maintenance services, or similar outdoor activities.
• Full manual UK drivers licence is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting and hedge trimming tasks.
• Maintain shrub beds including pruning and weed spraying.
• Participate in team-based tasks to keep Exeter looking good.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving approach

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Job description

About you :

ECC Public and Green Space Operations are looking to recruit grounds maintenance operatives to our Parks department. Ideal candidates will have a “Can do” attitude, with a problem solving approach, as well as good communication and interpersonal skills as work will be largely team based. A Knowledge of health and safety regulations and requirements is desirable.

Essential skills include a good general standard of education to GCSE or equivalent standard in two suitable subjects (Maths and English preferred), the ability to work as part of a team, experience of cleansing or horticulture works, grounds maintenance services, or similar outdoor activities, experience in operating cleansing or grounds maintenance equipment, experience of implementing and maintaining safe systems of work.

A full manual UK drivers licence is required for the role.

About the role :

Public and Green Space operatives work as part of a wide team, and play a significant role in keeping Exeter looking good. Work within our Parks department includes, but is not limited to, grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance including pruning, and weed spraying.

The role offers candidates a clear pathway for career progression, an annualised hours programme with reduced working hours in the winter, and enrolment in the Local Government Pensions scheme. Successful candidates may be expected to carry out on call and weekend duties.

About the team :

Exeter City Councils Public and Green Space department are responsible for the grounds maintenance of the city of Exeter, covering roles such as grass cutting, shrub maintenance and street cleansing to keep Exeter looking good. We are passionate about our service and our roles within the community.