Grounds Maintenance Operative - Uttlesford District Council - Working for Essex
Salary: £12,59
Closing date: 25 Nov 2024
Location: Uttlesford
Hours: Full-time
Req ID: 18493
Role: Environments and Public Services
About the role

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Temporary Contract*

£12.59 per hour PAYE

Immediate Start

Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2024

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Uttlesford District Council in recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative on a temporary basis.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, until March 2025, you will join a dedicated team in maintaining and improving public spaces and scenery in the Borough.

Your responsibilities will be but not limited to –

Grass Cutting

Hedge Trimming

Litter Picking

Edging and Spraying

Following Health & Safety policies

The essential experience you will bring –

A good level of English, reading and writing

Full, UK Licence with experience in driving a 3.5t vehicle

Desirable Experience:

Working in outside spaces

Chemical applications

Working with horticultural tools such as; chain saws and ride-on mowers

A good level of English, reading and writing

Full, UK Licence with experience in driving a 3.5t vehicle

Full training and the opportunity for further learning will be provided for the right candidate.

Uttlesford District Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk or Curve.Resourcing@essex.gov.uk