Public Realm Lead Operative
Salary - £30.024 - £33,699 (Grade 5)
Hours - 37
Contract type - Full time, permanent
Work Style - Field
A Category C1 UK Driving Licence and Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is required for this role.
We are looking for anindividualto undertake a full range of skilled and unskilled tasks required for the effective and efficient maintenance of the City, undertaking horticultural operations consistent with an NVQ Level 2/3.
Role responsibilities:
* To provide team leadership within work teams, ensuring that staff are undertaking work to the required standards and in a safe and efficient manner.
* To carry out skilled cleansing and horticultural activities, including fine turf and sports field maintenance, bedding, ornamental and selective pruning and other necessary activities etc, providing direction for lower graded staff as appropriate.
* To safely use and correctly set the full range of tools and equipment supplied by the service area, including the use of powered hand tools and light plant and provide instruction to lower graded staff as appropriate.
* To safely apply, approved pesticides and direct other staff undertaking such work (where appropriately qualified) and be suitably qualified and trained in numerous elements of grounds maintenance, including the likes of Chainsaws, Tractor use, C1+E certificated.
Role requirements:
* Current full UK driving licence up to 7.5 tonnes and Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
* NVQ 2/3 or higher, in horticulture/street cleansing or equivalent
* The use of vehicles - Precinct / Channel Sweepers, Tractors as appropriate.
* Supervisor experience and experience of horticultural duties in a school setting.
* Working outdoors and a willingness to work in varying weather conditions, undertaking manual labour and technical work.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Chris Moore - 07771836119
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Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style.Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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Diversity
We arecommittedto building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve.We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies ouractiveengagement with racial equality.These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
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Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification
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