Groundsman / Gardener (Operational Services)
Grade E: £25,584 - £27,711 per annum
Permanent – 42.75 Hours per week x 32 weeks (March / October), 28 Hours per week for 20 weeks (October / March) – (37 Hours per week on average).
Benefits to you:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
* 26 days holiday increasing to 31 after 5 years continuous service
* BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan
* Performance Related Bonus - offering a one-off bonus to staff awarded an ‘outstanding’ moderated OKR assessment at the end of the year
* Employee referral bonus – offering a one-off bonus to staff who refer friends, family, and colleagues for LDC vacancies and they are successfully hired and complete their probation
We are looking for a Groundsman / Gardener who can undertake a wide range of maintenance activities within Parks and Open Spaces as detailed within the Job description and Person Specification.
The work generally includes a wide range of horticultural and groundsman tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, floral displays, tree & shrub planting, weed control, hedge cutting, sports pitch and fine turf maintenance.
You should be self-motivated with the ability to act on your own initiative or work as part of a team. You should also have good interpersonal skills for dealing with the members of the public along with a commitment to customer care. Good literacy and numeracy skills are needed as there is a requirement to record and report statistical information, keep records of completed works, and complete HAVS books, chemical records, and vehicle and equipment daily checks.
There will be a requirement to carry out routine operator maintenance of a range of grounds maintenance plant and equipment, as well as complying with all Health and safety regulations and follow risk assessments relating to the work you are carrying out.
You should have time served experience in traditional horticulture techniques, fine turf maintenance, and general grounds maintenance activities and be prepared to work outdoors in all weathers covering a whole range of horticultural tasks.
A good knowledge along with experience of using a wide range of grounds maintenance plant and equipment such as ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, tractors, fine turf equipment, strimmers, hedge cutters, aerators, and de-compactors is required, as well as a good experience of using a wide range of hand tools, and be qualified and experienced in applying weed killers.
The successful candidate should hold a current full UK Driving Licence with a minimum of category B+E, F, K and no more than six penalty points and be qualified to a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in a Land Based or Horticulture qualification and hold a NPTC PA1, PA6a or equivalent Chemical application licence.
At Lichfield District Council, we are committed to creating a positive environment and culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religious or spiritual belief, and those with caring responsibilities. All applicants are selected based on experience, knowledge, and skills which are identified in the person specification.
If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact hr@lichfielddc.gov.uk so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments.
We reserve the right to carry out a Basic DBS as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard with relevant checks depending on the requirements of the role within the Council and in line with relevant legislation after your appointment.
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