Description Salary £24,404 -£25,183 Per Annum | Permanent, Fulltime, 37 hours per week | Bamber Bridge International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship We are currently recruiting for Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping Operative - Chargehands The Environmental Services Team is part of Lancashire Highways Service which is responsible for the direct delivery of all highways related schemes and maintenance across the County made up of 4300 miles of road, 151,000 street lights, 2955 bridges, thousands of trees and miles of vegetation. The Environmental Services Team also works in partnership with other Lancashire County Council departments to provide quality landscape and grounds maintenance services at a wide range of Lancashire County Council sites including corporate facilities, countryside sites and schools. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable people, willing to learn, with a positive attitude to work and a current, full driving licence to join the team. If you also have experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping then that's even better Why join us? This is a full-time opportunity within our Environmental Services Team working in locations across Lancashire. Fully supported with specialist training. A competitive basic salary starting at £24,404 rising to 25,183 Per annum. This is the equivalent of £12.65 to £13.05 per hour 37-hour basic working week. Overtime payments for hours over this. Opportunity to carry out additional functions on a standby basis for which further payments are made. 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years' service. 2 additional days at Christmas. Generous public sector pension. Benefits package which has everything from free uniform and PPE and a vehicle provided while at work to reduced cost mobile phone plans, bus fares, health and fitness discounts and cycle to work schemes. Information can be found on our website here. We are a big organisation so there is the real opportunity to develop your career with us and access further training if you wish to. What you will be doing Assisting a team in the provision of grounds maintenance and landscaping on LCC corporate facilities, highways and countryside sites within the guidelines of a safe working environment. Operating a wide range of equipment (for which training will be provided) including items such as strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and blowers. Recording and updating site information via written documents or mobile devices Performing additional winter maintenance duties. Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in compliance with Health and Safety Legislation Assisting other Environmental Services teams such as arborists. Where you will be based Our main base of work is Cuerden Depot, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge PR5 6BJ, however being a countywide service you may be required to work from one of our other depots across the county or from working sites. Your daily work will take you to all corners of Lancashire on sites including highways, countryside, activity centres, libraries, care homes, youth centres and tourist attractions. Further information For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tamzin Percival tel: 01772 538544 or Carl Thompson tel: 01772 539507 As part of our commitment on continuous improvement, how we deliver our service is regularly reviewed. Therefore, job roles may change, and post holder may be required to work elsewhere within the service. Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description and Person Specification