Job Description
Job Summary
We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.
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We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).
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The Grounds Maintenance team on the Isle of Arran are looking for an experienced groundskeeper to lead their busy, hardworking team. The work of the team on Arran is varied and the team pride themselves on the high standards achieved. We would therefore welcome applicants from a variety of relevant backgrounds including Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, Landscaping, Land management etc. The attached role profile provides more details. Please note that this role is based on Arran in the Council Offices and that hours of work are fixed at 42hrs per week (Monday to Friday) in the Summer and 30 (Monday to Friday) in the Winter. For an informal discussion about the role please call 01770 600338 and ask to speak with Helen Underwood or Brodie Pearcey
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For more details see the attached Role Profile below.
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Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.
Staff Values & Behaviours
North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
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Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).
Additional Information
For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.
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Our Workstyles
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As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:
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Mobile – More than 90% of time spent primarily working on a mobile basis across multiple Council facilities and out in the community. There may be some limited opportunity to work from home.
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This post has been allocated the workstyle: Mobile
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More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).. If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.