Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 39 per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £36,683 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 12 noon
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to be a full-time permanent coordinator of Enveco’s Grounds Maintenance Team. Primary responsibility for Grounds Maintenance of the Grade II Listed Stanley Park is incumbent with this role.
Benefits Include:
1. Work life balance annualised hours Monday to Friday
2. Necessary courses provided and career development opportunities
3. Employee discounts with various partners
4. Cycle to work scheme
5. Company lease vehicle scheme
6. Company events
7. Free parking
Role Purpose:
1. Undertake the direct supervision and management of horticultural and sports turf elements at Stanley Park and wider parks & green open spaces within Blackpool Borough
2. Coordinate, manage, monitor and supervise the delivery of Grounds Maintenance activities through the supervision of staff, the upkeep of fleet and machinery, and the development of relationships with elected members, residents, volunteer groups, Blackpool Council Parks Development/Leisure Teams and other stakeholders
3. To ensure Stanley Park Blackpool adheres to industry best practice and RHS/IOG standards
4. To deliver an attractive and well-maintained Park facility and Green and Open Space for users
5. Ensure a highly motivated and proactive team of Gardeners and Grounds Persons that have clarity on their roles and responsibilities
6. To support the service manager as direct coordinator for the Grounds Maintenance Team
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the direct supervision of a team of skilled gardeners and grounds persons within Stanley Park
2. To undertake daily and reactive work planning for the team
3. Ability to react and plan work accordingly in line with seasonal variations
4. Plan, design, and implementation of seasonal bedding
5. Operational link and liaison between Blackpool Parks Development Team, Friends Groups, Volunteers and Community Payback
6. To work in coordination with the service manager to ensure structured work programs, deadlines, and operational targets are met
7. Involvement in the operational best practice methods of other Parks and Green Open Spaces within the Borough
8. To develop, support, and empower the existing workforce in their career development through apprenticeships, work-based internal and external learning
9. To act as an ambassador for the company and to be a highly motivated individual who promotes a positive team ethic and morale within the workforce
Please click here to apply.
Further information is available in Candidate Pack.
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