Streetcare Operative – Grounds Maintenance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Yate, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom South Gloucestershire Council Full time

About the Role

As a Streetcare Operative with South Gloucestershire Council, you will be part of a vital front-line team working from one of our operating depots in Yate, Kingswood, and Cribb's Causeway. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver all aspects of grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, leaf blowing, litter picking, and weed spraying.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake maintenance work including grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub border maintenance, gritting, leaf clearance, litter picking, and dense vegetation cleaning hard surfaces.
  • Carry out routine winter maintenance operations, including heavy cut backs in public parks, open spaces, roadside verges, and woodland areas using powered hand tools and mobile plant.
  • Assist in minor landscaping works, such as planting bedding, shrubs, and trees.
  • Undertake routine maintenance of the council's cycle route network using powered hand tools or mechanical equipment as needed.
  • Assist in the collection of fly tips and emptying of bins.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a gardening or grounds role, with the ability to operate commercial professional grounds equipment.
  • A full UK driving licence with experience of driving a long wheel-based transit (style) tipper.
  • Ability to follow works instructions accurately, understand maps and plans, and complete records accurately.
  • Core understanding of health and safety and the risks and hazards associated with the role.

What We Offer

As a Streetcare Operative with South Gloucestershire Council, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, delivering essential services to our residents. Depending on duties, weekend work may be involved, for which the appropriate enhancement will be paid.



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