Job Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
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.
Department: Parks & Green Spaces
We are proud of the in-house services that we operate in keeping our neighbourhoods clean and our green spaces looking great.
Our teams look after our beautiful parks, open spaces and highway verges.
If you'd like to join our passionate, enthusiastic team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative 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.
About the Role:
Based either:
- Royal Victoria Park Bath Depot, Station Road
- Keynsham Depot
- Radstock Road depot
Enhancements are paid for weekend and Bank Holiday working and Contract Type: Agency/Temporary.
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.
You may to asked to cover any of these key duties:
• Planting, pruning, seeding
• Hedge trimming
• Grass cutting – parks, open spaces & verges
• Strimming, leaf blowing, raking
• Watering of plants
• 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
This is a seasonal role. We now recruit these positions through the following recruitment agencies.
Please contact:
Simple Recruitment
Chanel House, South Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2EZ
Tel: 01761 235741
CORR RECRUITMENT
Bristol, 22 The Courtyard, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4NH
Tel: 01172 141292
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this position and would like more details, please contact Colin Hall on 07977 228445.
Interview date : TBC
Please no agencies other than designated agency partners listed above.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and 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.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.