Job Summary
Please note that this position is temporary. Salary will be be pro-rated for less than 37 hours per week.
The Council's Streetscene department, in conjunction with Mugdock Country Park, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced garden operative to undertake project work within Mugdock Country Park.
The position is initially for 25 weeks but may be extended with funding (up to March 2026).
The role involves:
1. Developing the Victorian Walled Garden in collaboration with the Team Lead as a suitable wedding/event venue.
2. Developing horticultural planting within the walled garden and other areas of Mugdock Country Park, including wildflower beds, planters, and the car park bed. You will also be required to carry out grass cutting around the estate in collaboration with Mugdock's wardens.
The working pattern is 5 days over 7, predominantly Monday to Friday, 0900 to 1700. Occasional weekend volunteering opportunities may be arranged during warmer months, requiring flexibility.
The service is diverse, undertaking open space maintenance, sports pitch marking and maintenance, shrub and arbor work, cemetery operations, garden care, and street cleaning. While mainly based at Mugdock Country Park, you may be required to work from any location within the district. You will be an ambassador for Streetscene / Mugdock Country Park, delivering first-class service to our customers and maintaining open spaces for residents and visitors.
We offer a friendly environment with ongoing training. If you enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, possess the skills outlined in our Role Profile (please read before applying), and hold a clean driving license (CPC desirable), please apply.
Full job details and hours are available within the role profile, which can be obtained with the application packs.
Please note, a practical assessment will be part of the interview process.
Closing date: Friday 9th May. Interviews will be held on Friday 16th May.
PVG / Disclosure Scotland
All roles within East Dunbartonshire Council requiring PVG/Disclosure checks are subject to the following criteria:
Applicants for regulated roles under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before employment is confirmed. The cost of the check will be deducted from the first salary payment. In some cases, deductions may be made in instalments following employment commencement, with approval from the HR & OD Manager. If an employee leaves before the deduction is complete, the remaining amount will be deducted from the final salary.
This criteria also applies to existing employees applying for roles requiring PVG/Disclosure checks.
Charter of Commitment
East Dunbartonshire Council commits to treating all job applicants politely, fairly, and with respect. We conduct equalities monitoring to ensure a fair process, anonymizing sensitive information such as age, gender, and disability. Application information will be kept confidential, accessible only to relevant HR and service personnel.
We encourage applications from individuals under the disability symbol, and where the essential criteria are met, an interview will be offered. Reasonable adjustments for accessibility will be made during the interview process. We aim to inform applicants of their interview status within the specified timeframes and will communicate success or failure promptly.
Website
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