Grounds Operative

We are working closely with a local authority in Monmouthshireto assist with the appointment of aGrounds Operative on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 13.26- 17.15 per hour

Summary:

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and reliable Grounds Operative to support the delivery of high-quality grounds maintenance and environmental services across the county. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining safe clean and sustainable public spaces including parks open spaces schools cemeteries sports facilities roadside verges and other contracted sites.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out grass-cutting activities using hand-held and ride-on machinery across parks schools open spaces and other designated sites.
• Support waste collection operations when operationally required and in accordance with agreed arrangements.
• Adhere to all health and safety legislation Council policies and safe working practices.
• Assist in emergency response activities such as flooding snow clearance storm recovery and other civil emergencies.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the grade of the post following suitable training.

Qualifications:

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to carry out the duties of the role.

Essentials:

• Previous experience working within grounds maintenance landscaping horticulture environmental services or a similar outdoor operational environment.
• Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements within an operational setting.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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