About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
- To assist in the delivery of highquality Horticultural operations within the London Borough of Barnet and to ensure that the service delivery meets the Councils policies and service specifications.
- The Gardener Driver will work as a member of a team in the boroughs parks and open spaces.
- To drive and be responsible for the operation and safe use of service vehicles or any ancillary equipment associated with the provision of the Greenspaces service.
Please note that part of the selection process may include a practical task to demonstrate your skills*
This is for 36 hours per week annualised throughout the year.
Please click hereto download the Job description for this role.
About you
- A knowledge of the Borough of Barnet
- Current and valid Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- Must be physically fit in order to undertake the duties laid down in the Role Profile
- Experience in Gardening and / or Sports Turf Maintenance
- Knowledge of Horticulture operations and / or sports turf maintenance operations
- Able to take part in additional training and embrace new working practices when required
- To be able to complete simple daily paperwork and maintain records
- The ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation and the public and have a proven commitment to customer care
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Jules Diaz Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including parttime compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy worklife balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.