Streetscene Gardener (Temporary) (4 Posts) - REQ05157 -

North Lanarkshire Council; Netherton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Streetscene team. The role involves maintaining grassed areas, operating cutting machinery, and requires knowledge of health and safety practices. Candidates should be physically fit, with a positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Holding spraying certificates (PA1, PA2, PA6) and a relevant driving license is advantageous. This is a temporary position lasting 23 months, offering 37 hours of work per week on a 4-day pattern.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of maintaining grassed open spaces.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Possession of driving licence categories B&E / C&E is advantageous.
• Ability to undertake physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grassed open spaces and shrub beds.
• Operate various grass cutting equipment.
• Work as part of a team or independently.
• Adhere to health and safety practices.

Skills

Experience in grass cutting equipment

Physical fitness for manual handling

Ability to work independently

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Education

Spraying certificates PA1, PA2, PA6

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC5 - £28,533 - £30,303

37 hours (4-day week working pattern)

Do you feel strongly about making a difference to our local communities? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Streetscene team. Opportunities have arisen working out of one of our depots within North Lanarkshire Council.

With previous experience of maintaining grassed open spaces, shrub and flower bed maintenance you will have used various items of grass cutting equipment such as pedestrian machinery, hand and self‑propelled, as well as petrol strimmer’s and understand the importance of health and safety when carrying out your duties.

You should be able to undertake physical duties including manual handling of heavier types of materials or labouring work. You will be a positive and enthusiastic individual with a responsible nature and have a courteous manner when dealing with the public. You should also be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Possession of spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6 and a driving licence with categories B&E / C&E would be advantageous to this role.

You will require a satisfactory outcome to Hand Arm Vibration and Audiometric Testing.

This is a temporary 23 month contract

The hours of work will be :

Week 1: 7.15am‑5.00pm Monday to Thursday (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Week 2: 7.15am‑5.00pm Tuesday to Friday (30‑minute unpaid lunch break)

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