Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit a Horticultural Operative.
To apply please click here: Horticultural Operative. Please do not click the apply button on the left.
The Opportunity:
Would you like to help keep Braintree clean and green? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Horticultural Operative to join the team at Braintree District Council to carry out a range of grounds maintenance activities across the District.
About the Role
You will take on a variety of horticultural tasks, including operating mechanical and manual grass cutting and hedge cutting machines, initial sports field marking, shrub and flower bed maintenance and litter picking.
This is a full-time role, with a usual working pattern of Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week.
Experience
You will be used to working in an outdoor environment and using your initiative. Self-motivated, conscientious, positive and enthusiastic, you will have a flexible approach to your work and be keen to learn new skills to provide and maintain high levels of performance.
We are looking for candidates with:
* Experience of working in Grounds Maintenance (Horticulture).
* Experience of working in an outdoor manual job role.
* Flexibility and willingness to be involved in all aspects of horticulture.
* Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and maintenance of sports fields.
* Ideally a qualification or training in Grounds Maintenance (Horticulture) - NVQ Level 2 and above or equivalent.
* Qualification/training and/or knowledge in health and safety relevant to the job role, including manual handling and risk assessments.
* Excellent customer skills, polite and helpful to the public at all times.
* A keen interest in the environment with particular reference to a clean and tidy environment.
* The ability to work outdoors in all weathers together with the ability to walk, bend, kneel and stand for long periods of time and perform heavy lifting if needed.
* A full clean driving licence together with a willingness to undertake training to drive 7.5 tonne vehicles, if required.
Accountabilities
To carry out a range of tasks defined within the Horticultural Service specifications and work schedules, including:
* grounds maintenance activities,
* Grass cutting,
* sports field maintenance,
* hedge cutting,
* shrub bed maintenance
* litter-picking.
To complete all documentation in respect of the above.
To use and maintain a range of vehicles, plant, tools and equipment in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions, including the completion of all maintenance checks.
To ensure the vehicle (where allocated) is maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Undertake Drivers maintenance checks and report all defects using the Defect Reporting procedure.
To wear the Council's protective uniform and comply with all Health and Safety legislation/regulations, including: safe working practices, risk/COSHH assessments.
To support, contribute to and comply with quality practices as detailed within the Corporate Policy and in accordance with Departmental plans/management.
Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses.
As a Council our role is as a guardian of the place and its people; where residents live well in healthy and resilient communities; a well-connected district with high-quality homes delivered with the infrastructure and a place which attracts and provides good employment opportunities.
We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:
* Flexible working
* Free parking
* Local government pension scheme
* Learning and development for all staff
* Staff recognition schemes
* Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Robin Jarvis, Parks and Open Spaces Supervisor on 01376 332359.
To apply, click here: Horticultural Operative .
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 30th April
Please Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council.