About the role Green Spaces Ranger In this role you will be working within the Green Spaces Team at Elmbridge Borough Council. You will be passionate about providing high quality green spaces and working with communities to make Elmbridge a great place to live, work and play. The Green Spaces Ranger will support the delivery of the grounds maintenance contract and carry out minor works around the borough to improve the appearance of the parks and green spaces. Most of all, you will be working within a great team environment seeking to improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable and deserving residents. With an excellent personal development programme and support, you will have the opportunity to shape your own development and growth and make a real impact in the community. The main purpose of the role: You will work with the Green Spaces Team and be pivotal to providing maintenance and improvement works across Elmbridge. Works could include Replacement of wooden bollards, emptying bins, planting works, filling in holes in grass areas, noxious weed control, placement of signage, installation of posts and other small structures, painting of structures, cutting back of overgrown vegetation, installation of memorial plaques, cleansing of play equipment and any other small tasks required to keep our green spaces to a high standard. Specific duties and responsibilities Green Spaces Ranger To undertake minor maintenance and improvement work including: The installation, removal, repair or replacement of litterbins, benches, and other items of green spaces furniture The installation, removal and maintenance of signs and posts The repair, repainting and general maintenance of posts, bollards, barriers, and fences etc. Emptying bins The cutting back and general clearance of plants, shrubs and low hanging branches Weed control of noxious weeds Installation of memorial plaques Cleansing of play equipment Graffiti removal Removal of fly-posters or illegal signs or furniture General maintenance of greenery To operate power tools and motorised equipment whilst carrying out duties in accordance with training and safety procedures. Work with the Green Spaces team to deliver an efficient, effective, and economic service. To ensure materials and equipment are provided to undertake tasks and work with Greenspaces Officer to arrange suitable supplies are provided. Manage the recording of supplies, tools and equipment required for the role and maintain finance records. Make suggestions for developing any improvements to the service. To carry out all duties in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies, procedures, and standards Identify and report any potential risks. Driving Licence B Class Educated to GSCE or equivalent Further horticultural or landscaping qualification