Grounds Maintenance Operative

1 week ago


Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom South Oxfordshire District Council Full time

Salary and grade:
£20,557 up to £21,894 pa (grade 1)

Duration of role:
Six months

Hours per week: 3- with the possibility of overtime work

Location:
Unit C, Hithercroft, Wallingford

About the role and what we're looking for
Undertake general grounds maintenance duties across the districts ensuring a very high standard of work is maintained at all times

Main duties and responsibilities
Maintenance duties include both mechanical and manual operations and will cover a broad range of grounds maintenance operations including grass cutting, litter collection, maintenance of features such as shrub beds, hedges, seasonal bedding, play equipment, sports pitches and any other associated tasks in our parks and open spaces
Operate the full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and associated equipment
Carry out routine checks on equipment and machinery
Responsible for the health and safety of yourself, your work colleagues and others who may be affected by the activity, working in accordance with the safety policies of the councils
Undertake any relevant training which may be deemed necessary to ensure duties are carried out effectively


The duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.


Your essential skills, knowledge and experience
Previous experience in a similar role
Enjoy working outdoors
Good communication skills to engage with team members and the public where appropriate
Ability to demonstrate good team working skills
Ability to follow instructions
Strong customer service skills

Your essential qualifications
GCSE's in Maths and English at grade C or above
Full driving licence

If you have the following experience or qualifications - it's a bonus
City and Guilds level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent
City and Guilds (NPTC) PA1 and PA6A, safe use of pesticides or equivalent
Use of chainsaw certificates (various modules)
First aider
Knowledge and understanding of working in a local government setting

Your style and behaviours
An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
A good team worker
Willing to work overtime when required

About us


Our vision and values are important to the councils, and we expect you to support them and embed them in the way we work.

Our vision

We are seen as being customer-focussed, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high-quality cost-effective services.

Our values

We act with integrity and show respect
We are all accountable
We are passionate about our business
We strive for simplicity
We love success

The benefits we offer
A basic 24 days annual leave per annum, rising to 29 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year.

Salary pay awards - most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April.

A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary
The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work
A salary sacrifice car lease scheme - a fully inclusive driving package for a fixed monthly cost
Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, workplace exercise classes, contributory medical schemes, wellbeing appointments, free eye tests for DSE users and more)
We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community.


You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Facilities, Grounds Worker, Health & Safety, Estates Management, Facilities Management, etc.


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