We are looking for an operative to join the grounds maintenance team. The role is based outdoors, working in all-weather types, appropriate protective clothing will be supplied. You should have general grounds maintenance skills and experience of using light plant and powered tools. Candidates must also have a full valid UK driving licence including trailer towing (Category BE entitlement). Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills as you will be representing the Council and will need to always be courteous and helpful. If you are keen to deliver quality, value for money services to our community and work with the team to deliver the services in an effective, safe manner and support the wider operations of the Council we would like to hear from you. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers. We guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. For an informal discussion, please contact Mark Felton on 01799 510654. To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 19 January 2025. Interviews will be held during the week of 27 January 2025. CVs will not be accepted. Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability, or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview