Streetscene Operative 1 - DGA13829

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS Scotland membership

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance / Burial Services assistant to work across parks, cemeteries and open spaces. You will perform grass cutting, hedge trimming and litter clearance, and assist with burial services, supported by skilled grounds operatives when needed.

Applicants should be prepared to work outdoors in all weather, have a current driving licence, and have some horticultural experience.

Qualifications

• Educated to Standard Grade Level.
• A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post.
• Experience in horticultural work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in public parks, cemeteries, landscaped and open spaces, cutting grass, trimming hedges and clearing leaves and litter.
• Assist in all aspects of the burial service and support senior grounds operatives with more skilled tasks such as plant care and site preparation.
• Use of power tools, light plant and operation of tractor mounted equipment will be required.
• Drive Community Asset vehicles and operate associated equipment.
• General maintenance in parks, streets, roadsides, and other open spaces; assist at community facilities as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Education

Standard Grade Level

Job description

You will work 36 hours per week which may include evening and weekend work as and when required.

Duties will include:

Working in public parks & playing fields, cemeteries, landscaped and open spaces, grass cutting, hedge trimming and clearing leaves and litter.

Assisting in all aspects of the burial service and to assist senior grounds operatives in more skilled tasks as required e.g. care of plants and site preparation and construction.

Use of power tools, light plant and operation of tractor mounted equipment will be required.

Driving of Community Asset vehicles and operation of equipment.

Cleaning of bins and other street/grounds furniture.

General maintenance work in public areas including streets, roadsides, parks, playing fields, cemeteries, landscaped areas and similar public open spaces.

Other tasks relating to the Community Assets Service, e.g. school crossing patrols, street and open space cleaning and assisting at community facilities.

You must be a team player, able to work on own initiative and be prepared to work outside and in all weather conditions. You will be expected to carry out various duties as instructed by Supervisor and have a working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.

You will be educated to Standard Grade Level. A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged. Experience in horticultural work is desirable.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: William Broll on 07789 683712 or email: [e-mail].