Grounds Maintenance Operative
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Grounds Maintenance Operative
£23893
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL, Cullompton, Devon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d87dcfe137064baa9e4cf88737ec93fd
Full Job Description
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Grass cutting (mowing and strimming)
- Attending to flower beds
- Hedge cutting
- Hoeing and general weed control
- Litter and leaf collection
- Cemetery work (including some hand grave digging)
- Assist with tree and arboriculture work
- Miscellaneous work in emergency situations
Do you enjoy working outdoors, whilst playing a vital role for the community? We have an opportunity for a Full Time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the team at Hitchcocks Business Park, Willand our established depot., Able to work well as part of a team - Flexible approach to work and positive attitude towards delivering services to the community
- A driving licence is essential for driving to site, mowers and tractors
- Trailer towing entitlement will be advantageous
- Knowledge of horticultural work; grass cutting, strimming and machinery used, A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.
Competitive hourly rate of pay - Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- A flexible benefits scheme including access to a discount shopping (online and high street) and events
- Discounted leisure memberships
- Free uniform and DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Monday to Friday (with annualised hours for longer days in summer and shorter days in winter)
- Free parking at site