Assistant Groundsperson
3 months ago
Bourne, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Elsea Park Community Trust
Full time
About us
Elsea Park Community Trust (The Trust) is a resident led, not-for-profit organisation.
The obligations of The Trust are to manage, maintain and enhance the vast public open space and community facilities within Elsea Park DFeleopment.
Our work environment includes:
- Onthejob training
- Safe work environment
- Employee Assistance programmes
Position Role:
The successful individual will be responsible for in their daily duties to assist the members of the Grounds Team maintain to a high standard the public open space areas of the Elsea Park development in Bourne.
Specific Duties:
Mowing of recreational areas and verges using ride on mowers and pedestrian mowers
Strimming
Weeding using chemical and manual methods
Hedge trimming / planting
Maintenance of Trust owned fences and boundaries
Emptying of street bins
Ditch clearance
General maintenance tasks
Maintenance of perennial borders
Maintenance of Trust owned paths
Essential Attributes:
We are looking for a person who is ,dependable, trustworthy, and attentive, whilst being prepared to work flexibly according to the needs of the business and prevailing weather conditions.
Beneficial Attributes:
A PA1 and 6 Spray certificate.
Landscaping / Garden Design skills
DIY Skills
Understanding of the workings of mechanically operated machinery
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm to include a 30-minute unpaid break with some flexibility for adverse weather conditions etc.
Salary:
£22,672.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bourne, Lincolnshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 21/04/2023
Reference ID:
Grounds 2023/02
Expected start date: 05/06/2023