Ordsall Landscapes Depot, Ordsall Road, Retford, DN22 7SL
Department Place
Interview date 26/02/2025
Hourly Rate £12.26 - £12.65 per hour
Job Opportunity
Nottinghamshire County Council Landscape Services have an opportunity to appoint a new Groundsperson to their Grounds Maintenance team, working predominantly in the Bassetlaw district, based at our Ordsall Depot.
Key Responsibilities
Duties are to include all aspects of Grounds Maintenance. You should be especially proficient in the use of all Landscape equipment and ride on mowers. The ability to apply chemicals in line with current FEPA regulations and a knowledge of sports ground markings are also essential requirements of this post.
Requirements
A full driving licence to include towing trailers would be beneficial, although we would be happy to arrange the B + E element of this if required.
Working alongside a small team and supported by an Area Manager, you will service the needs of a group of customers in a geographical area.
Benefits
Full uniform is provided, along with paid leave which starts at 25 days plus bank holidays. You will also be enrolled into the County Council's superannuation scheme.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please be aware that under Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Council is required to undertake online screening checks on candidates recruited to work in school settings. If you are selected as a preferred candidate you will be required to submit details of any social media accounts to our automated screening tool. Your username(s) and password(s) will not be shared with the Council or anywhere else.
All checks and associated data processing will be carried out in compliance with data protection requirements.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
#J-18808-Ljbffr