Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago


Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

Contract Type:
Agency/Temporary (with potential for permanent if there are vacancies)


This opportunity is for seasonal grounds staff the work is generally from March to Oct and is weather dependant, so could be for a shorter or longer period.


We are proud of the in-house services that we operate in keeping our neighbourhoods clean and our green spaces looking great.***Our Environmental Services team work hard collecting recyclables & rubbish, cleaning our streets; they also tend to our beautiful parks, open spaces and our cemeteries and crematorium.***If you'd like to join our passionate, enthusiastic team we'd love to hear from you.

It's part of the job description that you're physically fit and prepared to work outdoors in all weather.***We now recruit our operational vacancies through recruitment agencies.***If you come to work for us and there is a suitable vacancy at the end, then you will have the opportunity to be considered for a permanent role with the Council.

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Based at Royal Victoria Park Bath, Station Road Keynsham or Radstock Road depot

Enhancements are paid for weekend and Bank Holiday working


The primary purpose of this post is to assist the team leader with the day to day running and development of the team accordance with the Council's Vision and Values, policy and other objectives, to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.


Key Duties:

Planting, pruning, seeding

Hedge trimming

Grass cutting parks, open spaces & verges

Strimming, leaf blowing, raking

Setting out and marking sports areas

Upkeep of pitches (artificial and natural

Propagation and nursery care of plants

Site preparation

Manual litter picking and sweeping

Emptying litter & recycling bins, and replacing liners

Using electronic mobile devices to record work & log any issues

Resolving any complaints as directed by managers


We offer both temporary and seasonal roles and if there is a permanent role, we think you would be suitable for we'd be happy to discuss this with you.

We now recruit our operational vacancies through the following recruitment agencies.***Please contact**:
Simple Recruitment
Chanel House, South Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2EZ

Tel:

Matching Staff Solutions
Middle Pit House, Coomb End, Radstock, BA3 3AT

Tel:

CORR RECRUITMENT
Bristol, 22 The Courtyard, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4NH

Tel:

Cucumber Recruitment
Kimada House, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6QT

Tel:

Interested to find out more?
***If you are interested in this position and would like more details, please contact Colin Hall on

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.


Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.

Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

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