Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join ourteam based in Sudbury and Stowmarket**.** Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. The successful candidates will earn a competitive of £25,545 per annum, plus contractual overtime (40 hours per week 37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime).
We are looking for two motivated individuals to join the Grounds Maintenance Crew within our Public Realm team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients and communities.
The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day to day management of the District Councils' countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas.
In addition, the Team is responsible for Council owned play areas, management of the Councils' tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within Council housing areas as well as keeping the Districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips.
About the Grounds Maintenance Operatives role:
These roles will be based at our Sudbury and Stowmarket depots and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy and welcoming.
You will deliver a range of grounds maintenance services of a practical and physically demanding nature across council owned parks, play areas, open spaces and communal areas. This will include use of specialised vehicles, machinery and equipment.
Your work will include litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste and other general cleansing duties
The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days (Monday – Friday) and will include working annualised hours (varied between Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter)
About you
You will be experienced in grounds maintenance but will need to be passionate about the environment and keen to work with the team to make a difference to local areas, providing a service to residents and visitors alike.
You will enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team.
You will need to demonstrate
- grounds maintenance experience and a level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role).
- ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment
- the ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care.
- a pro-active approach and a flexible attitude including undertaking cleansing tasks to meet the operational requirements and seasonal demands of the service.
- awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility.
- computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices.
- ability to maintain accurate work records.
You must hold a full driving licence and hold the relevant qualification to tow a trailer.
Benefits of working for us
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Program
- Employee Assist Program
- Health Care Options
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Closing date:?5pm, 24 June 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Grounds Maintenance Operatives role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid