Grounds Maintenance Operative (Skilled)
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
We are seeking two individuals with driving and grounds maintenance experience to assist us in the seasonal delivery of our service. We welcome enthusiasm to learn and are looking for someone who wants to make an impact on how our parks, play areas and public open spaces are maintained for the residents of Huntingdonshire.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To undertake, either individually, or as a member of a team, a range or horticulturally based maintenance activities including the cutting or strimming of grass, hedge cutting, pruning shrubs and Herbaceous bed maintenance.
To use a range of specialist hand tools and mechanical equipment including strimmer's, hedge cutters and ride-on mowers as directed. The undertaking of safety checks and general risk assessments.
To use a smart mobile device to receive daily scheduled work and ad-hoc jobs through the councils asset management system as directed.
Desired Requirement:
Full Driving licence with towing experience or B + E
Supported by 1 of the following skills/qualifications (or equivalent):
PA1 and PA6
NPTC Chainsaw certificate
Experienced mower driver
Horticulture NVQ/or relevant experience.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
ApplyTo apply for this position please complete the application form.
The closing date is 12pm 22 November 2024 and interviews will be held the week commencing 25 November 2024.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.