At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. This is a rolling advert applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. Contract Type: Agency/Temporary (with potential for permanent if there are vacancies) This opportunity is for seasonal grounds staff the work is generally from March to Oct and is weather dependant, so could be for a shorter or longer period. We are proud of the in-house services that we operate in keeping our neighbourhoods clean and our green spaces looking great. Our Environmental Services team work hard collecting recyclables & rubbish, cleaning our streets; they also tend to our beautiful parks, open spaces and our cemeteries and crematorium. If you'd like to join our passionate, enthusiastic team we'd love to hear from you. It's part of the job description that you're physically fit and prepared to work outdoors in all weather. We now recruit our operational vacancies through recruitment agencies. If you come to work for us and there is a suitable vacancy at the end, then you will have the opportunity to be considered for a permanent role with the Council. Based at Royal Victoria Park Bath, Station Road Keynsham or Radstock Road depot Enhancements are paid for weekend and Bank Holiday working The primary purpose of this post is to assist the team leader with the day to day running and development of the team accordance with the Council s Vision and Values, policy and other objectives, to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Key Duties: Planting, pruning, seeding Hedge trimming Grass cutting parks, open spaces & verges Strimming, leaf blowing, raking Setting out and marking sports areas Upkeep of pitches (artificial and natural Propagation and nursery care of plants Site preparation Manual litter picking and sweeping Emptying litter & recycling bins, and replacing liners Using electronic mobile devices to record work & log any issues Resolving any complaints as directed by managers We offer both temporary and seasonal roles and if there is a permanent role, we think you would be suitable for we'd be happy to discuss this with you. We now recruit our operational vacancies through the following recruitment agencies. Please contact: Simple Recruitment Chanel House, South Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2EZ Tel: 01761 235741 www.simplerecruitment.co.uk Matching Staff Solutions Middle Pit House, Coomb End, Radstock, BA3 3AT Tel: 01761 433777 www.matchingstaffsolutions.co.uk CORR RECRUITMENT Bristol, 22 The Courtyard, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4NH Tel: 01172 141292 bristolcorrrecruitment.com Cucumber Recruitment https://www.cucumber-recruitment.co.uk/ Kimada House, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6QT Tel: 0161 524 1715 Interested to find out more? If you are interested in this position and would like more details, please contact Colin Hall on 07977 228445. This is a rolling advert applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath & North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage.