Description About the role We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand 2 to join our Grounds Maintenance team. You will be responsible for the maintenance of Cornwall Council grounds including grass cutting (continuing the implementation of Cornwall Council’s ‘Wilding’ initiative), trimming hedges, weeding shrub beds, maintenance of sports pitches, council run cemeteries and closed churchyards. Clearance and maintenance of watercourses and rivers. The successful candidates will have a wealth of experience in amenity horticulture and a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service. About you We are looking for you to bring: Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 NVQ2 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable. Recent experience of undertaking a similar role leading a small team and experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence Class B1, Class C1 is desirable. Self-motivation with the ability to use own initiative. We appreciate someone's experience may well outweigh qualifications so please do get in touch if this is the case. Experience with landscaping works is also beneficial but not essential Our offer to you Salary: £25,639 Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Base: Liskeard Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025 Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes: Generous pension scheme with employer contribution Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays Cycle to Work scheme Flexible working hours & home working options Investment and support in your continuous training and development Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to (a basic / an Enhanced / a Standard) DBS check. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role. To apply It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV. Contact us If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role. Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group.