Ride-On Mower Operator – Parks & Open Spaces

Fareham; North Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Free authorised parking

Job summary

Fareham Borough Council is recruiting Ride-on Mower Drivers to maintain parks and open spaces across the Borough of Fareham. You will follow a fixed route to cut grass, clear leaves, inspect sites, and assist with general grounds maintenance.

Full UK driving licence required; full training on Ride-on Mower will be provided. A mature attitude with the ability to work without close supervision and in a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Full training on Ride-on Mower provided.
• Mature attitude and able to work without close supervision.
• Able to get on well with the team and work in a steady, methodical way.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grass in parks, road verges and play areas along a set route.
• Clear leaf-fall from open spaces.
• Inspect sites and report problems to supervisor.
• Sweep, collect and remove litter and animal waste.
• Use a smartphone to complete simple electronic records and inspections.
• Assist with gardening tasks: pruning, weeding, shrubs and hedges.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent/works without supervision

Smartphone records

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Fareham Borough Council is recruiting Ride-on Mower Drivers to maintain parks and open spaces across the Borough of Fareham. You will follow a fixed route to cut grass, clear leaves, inspect sites, and assist with general grounds maintenance.

Full UK driving licence required; full training on Ride-on Mower will be provided. A mature attitude with the ability to work without close supervision and in a team is essential.