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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team based in Sudbury and Stowmarket. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime). The successful candidates will earn a competitive salary of £26,835 - £30,060 per annum (plus contractual overtime).
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for motivated individuals to join the Grounds Maintenance Crew within our Public Realm Team. The successful people will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About The Role
The Public Realm Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils' countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks, and smaller picnic areas. In addition, the team is responsible for council-owned play areas, management of the councils' tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within council housing areas, as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping, and removing fly tips.
These roles will be based at our Sudbury and Stowmarket depots and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy, and welcoming. Delivering a range of grounds maintenance services of a practical and physically demanding nature across council-owned parks, play areas, open spaces, and communal areas. This will include the use of specialised vehicles, machinery, and equipment, litter picking, clearing fly-tipped waste, and other general cleansing duties.
The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days (Monday – Friday) and will include working annualised hours (varied between Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter).
About You
You will have some experience in grounds maintenance and be passionate about the environment and keen to work with the team to make a difference to local areas, providing a service to residents and visitors alike. You will enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team.
You will need to demonstrate
* Your grounds maintenance experience and level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role). Ability to operate some grounds maintenance equipment.
* The ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues, and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care.
* A pro-active approach and a flexible attitude including undertaking cleansing tasks to meet the operational requirements and seasonal demands of the service.
* Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice, and responsibility.
* Computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices.
* Ability to maintain accurate work records.
You must hold a full driving licence and hold the relevant qualification to tow a trailer.
Benefits Of Working For Us
* Great opportunities for learning and development.
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing Support Program.
* Employee Assist Program.
* Health Care Options.
Closing date: 5pm, 11 March 2025
Interview date: 21 March 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Grounds Maintenance Operatives role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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