Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Ayr, is currently looking to recruit x 5 Seasonal Chargehand Gardeners for an initial 3 month contracts on a rate of £13.48/hour PAYE – working 7.15am-4.15pm Monday-Thursday and Friday 7am-1pm for full time. For part time Monday-Thursday 7.15am-4.15pm. Full time roles will focus on housing and part time on open space maintenance. These roles will be based in Ayr.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the team on a day-to-day basis
- Complete the necessary Paperwork on a daily basis
- General maintenance including grass cutting and ground maintenance
- Assisting higher graded gardeners under minimal supervision
- Following oral and written instructions
- Operation of ground care equipment – powered hand tools, ride on plant machinery including inspection, routine maintenance and cleaning
- Implement good Health & Safety Practices & Standards in the workplace
- To apply and adhere to policies and procedures
- Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, external policy and safe practices
- To carry out such other duties consistent with the post if and when required or instructed
- Carry out duties consistent with the post as may be required by your Line Manager.
Essential Skills:
- Substantiated ability to:
Complete relevant paperwork pertaining to the post
Work with limited supervision to Foreperson’s/Team Leader’s instructions to deliver quality standardsiii. Work as part of a small team
To adapt within a flexible working environment
Meet the standards required under the Values and Behaviours of the organisation- Demonstrable experience of:
Communicating effectively with colleagues and members of the public
Customer careiii. Line managing a small team
Problem solving within the working environment
Clear written communications through completion of all work-related paperwork
Working in all weather conditions- Proven Technical Understanding of:
Horticultural and grounds maintenance practice
Health and Safety working practices in relation to Grounds Maintenance operations
Desirable Skills:
- Driving license would be advantageous
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch