Grounds Team Operative

6 days ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Stratton St Margaret Parish Council Full time

Stratton St Margaret Parish Council is looking to employ a

Grounds Team Operative

Salary starting from SCP 7 - £22,369 pro rata per annum.

A Groundsman position has just become available within our Grounds Team and we are currently recruiting for a full time and permanent Grounds Team Operative based in Stratton St Margaret. All equipment provided along with PPE and company uniform.

Working hours are 37 hours per week, to include occasional weekends, working 5 out of 7 days. Normal working hours are 7.30 am - 3.30 pm Monday - Thursday 7.30 am - 3.00 pm Friday. Occasional working will be required to support Parish events on weekends.
- Recreation grounds inspection and general repairs
- Grass cutting, hedge trimming and shrub maintenance
- Flower bed maintenance, weeding and planting. Tree planting.
- Ensuring that all sites are kept clean and tidy and free of litter
- Emptying litter and dog bins
- Assisting in all aspects of burials including preparing graves and liaising with customers Small building and improvement projects.
- Play equipment inspection and maintenance.
- Machinery driving and maintenance thereof.
- Leading and motivating occasional volunteers
- Undertake outside work in all weather conditions

It is (E) Essential (D) Desirable that applicants have the following:
(E) Drivers license (BE endorsement
- trailer advantageous but training can be provided)

(E) Previous experience in similar position

(E) Ride on Mower Training

(D) Operational Playground Inspection certificate advantageous but not essential

(D) Pesticide PA1 and PA6 would be advantageous but training will be provided

(D) Agriculture Tractor Training

(D) Trailer towing licence

(D) Safe use of Chainsaw

**Salary**: £22,369.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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