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Lichfield District Council
Ground Maintenance Operative (Operational Services)
Grade E: £24,790 - £25,584 per annum (pay award pending)
Permanent – 42.75 Hours per week x 32 weeks (March / October), 28 Hours per week for 20 weeks (October / March) – (37 Hours per week on average).
Benefits to you:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
- 26 days holiday increasing to 31 after 5 years continuous service
- BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan
- Performance Related Bonus - offering a one-off bonus to staff awarded an ‘outstanding’ moderated OKR assessment at the end of the year
- Employee referral bonus – offering a one-off bonus to staff who refer friends, family, and colleagues for LDC vacancies and they are successfully hired and complete their probation
About Us:
We serve a population of around 100,000 residents within Lichfield and the district. Lichfield itself is a small cathedral city located 20 miles just north of Birmingham.
We are one of the district’s largest employers and offer a range of fulfilling job opportunities. Our team is at the very heart of our council - everyone, whatever their role, contributes to delivering great services to our local community. We are committed to equality and diversity, and work to ensure that our workplaces and our services are accessible to all.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who can undertake a wide range of maintenance activities within Parks and Open Spaces as detailed within the Job description and Person Specification.
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The work generally includes a wide range of horticultural and groundsman tasks such as, grass cutting, strimming, floral displays, tree & shrub planting, weed control, hedge cutting sports pitch and fine turf maintenance etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be self-motivated with the ability to act on your own initiative or work as part of a team.
- Have good interpersonal skills for dealing with the members of the public along with a commitment to customer care.
- Achieve set targets to meet the service demands.
- Record and report statistical information, keep records of completed works, complete HAVS books, chemical records, vehicle and equipment daily checks.
- Carry out routine operator maintenance of a range of grounds maintenance plant and equipment.
- Comply with all Health and safety regulations and follow risk assessments relating to the work you are carrying out.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience in undertaking Grounds Maintenance activities such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, sports pitch maintenance and any other general grounds maintenance activities.
- Work outdoors in all weathers covering a whole range of horticultural tasks throughout the seasons.
- Good knowledge and experience of using a wide range of grounds maintenance plant and equipment such as ride on mowers, pedestrian mowers, tractors, fine turf equipment, strimmers, hedge cutters, etc.
- Good experience of using a wide range of hand tools.
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Requirements:
- Hold a current full UK Driving Licence with a minimum of category B+E, F, K and no more than six penalty points.
- Beneficial but not essential if the applicant holds a Land Based or Horticulture qualification and a NPTC PA1, PA6a or equivalent Chemical application licence.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Lichfield District Council we are committed to creating a positive environment and culture that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religious or spiritual belief, and those with caring responsibilities. All applicants are selected based on experience, knowledge and skills which are identified in the person specification.
Support and Recruitment Process:
If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact hr@lichfielddc.gov.uk so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments.
We reserve the right to carry out a Basic DBS as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard with relevant checks dependant on the requirements of the role within the Council and in line with relevant legislation after your appointment.
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