Sports/Tractor Operative

We are seeking to recruit a Sports/Tractor Operative to work as part of the Sports Maintenance Team.

The Grounds and Estate Maintenance team, based at Taylors Lane, Oldbury provides a broad range of horticultural services to locations across the Borough of Sandwell.

The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of sports areas/facilities to include the maintenance and preparations of bowling greens, cricket squares and wickets, football, rugby, hockey or any other sports related facility and associated cleansing duties.

The post holder will also be required to drive, operate and be responsible for various types of horticultural tractors and associated implements, to support the wider grounds maintenance requirements.

Candidates MUST have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience of driving and operating horticultural tractors.
• Full driving licence with 12 months driving experience.
• Ability to drive and operate various types of vehicles.
• Experience working in a horticultural/sports maintenance environment.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety including COSHH, Risk Assessments, Working at Height, and Safe Methods of Work.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of the use of fine turf machinery and equipment and the use of chemicals, fertilisers where appropriate.
• Willing and able to undertake any appropriate training.

Why work for Sandwell Council?

Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that is passionate about getting the best outcomes for our residents.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
• Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, and more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Closing date: 2 May 2025

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Interviews to be held in person at Taylors Lane Depot, Oldbury, B69 2BW.

For more information about the role, or an informal discussion, please contact Paul Cresswell at paul_cresswell@sandwell.gov.uk.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.

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To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk.