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About the role

The successful applicants MUST HAVE A FULL UK Driving Licence and be able to drive a company van to and from different locations within NNC.

Applicants must also have experience in ground works and manual digging.

Covering the parks, gardens, open spaces, highways and cemeteries throughout NNC the successful applicant will provide grass cutting, strimming, litter picking, hedge cutting, grave digging, weed spraying and other duties within the scope of the role.

The role is currently based out of the Corby depot however the role may be deployed across the area of operations in Kettering, Wellingborough or Thrapston and the successful applicant may need to work out of any of these areas as a primary base.

What will you be doing?
Duties will include

Digging with hand tools

Strimming/Grass Cutting/Shovelling soil

Manual Labour / Ground works

Litter picking

Weed spraying

Driving

Using hand tools

Watering and maintaining newly planted trees

About you

We operate in all weathers (rain or shine) so you must be happy to work outdoors

• This role can be physically demanding and will include lifting and carrying heavy equipment
• Good communication skills as you will be liaising with our customers as well as internal members of staff and members of the public
• You should have an interest in grounds maintenance or a willingness to learn new things (experience is desirable but if you don't we can provide you with training required)
• You should willing to try your hand at other jobs within the service, as some flexibility would be desirable

About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.

Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.

• We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete._

Our benefits

We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

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