Labourer - Parks & Environment - Kelso - SBO10532

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Labourer to join the Parks & Environment team in Kelso. The role covers day-to-day duties to keep public spaces clean and safe, including toilet cleansing, litter picking, bin emptying and graffiti removal.

You will work 37 hours per week on a permanent contract, with an hourly rate and annual salary in the local government scale. A current driving licence and ability to use a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential within this post.
• Good timekeeping and reliability for day-to-day duties.
• Ability to work outdoors and be flexible with duties.

Responsibilities

• Public Toilet Cleansing
• Litter Picking
• Emptying Street Bins
• Graffiti Removal
• Assisting Parks services
• Keeping our Environment clean and tidy

Skills

Driving licence

Timekeeping

Outdoor work

Job description

Labourer - Parks & Environment - Kelso - SBO10532

Job Details

Grade: 2H

Hourly Rate: £13.74 - £14.12

Salary: £26513.37 - £27246.50 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

To assist with the day to day duties of the Parks and Environment Team:

• Public Toilet Cleansing
• Litter Picking
• Emptying Street Bins
• Graffiti Removal
• Assisting Parks services
• Keeping our Environment clean and tidy

We require good time keeping and confidence to spend the majority of your working day loan working.

You’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated Parks and Environment Team that keeps essential council services running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to a safe and comfortable environment for service users.

Essential

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Eric Briggs by telephone on 07929731037 or by email at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail]

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment