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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Arb and Countryside team as an Environmental Response Operative. If you're passionate about protecting natural habitats, responding to environmental challenges, and making a difference to your local landscape, this role provides a rewarding and hands-on career path.
You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing green spaces through gardening and grounds maintenance, contributing to the appearance and environment within and around Sandwell.
Requirements:
* Experience working in a horticultural, waste, or cleansing environment.
* Understanding of Health and Safety, including COSHH, Risk Assessments, Working at Heights, and Safe Methods of Work.
* Ability to drive various council vehicles.
* Ability to operate a range of mechanical and manual horticultural tools.
Interviews will be held at Taylors Lane Depot, Oldbury.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Matt Gardner at 07811675046 or Matt_Gardner@sandwell.gov.uk.
What We Offer:
* Generous annual leave, with additional entitlement after 5 years of service.
* Access to our Employee Benefits portal, including discounts, gym memberships, and more.
* Health and wellbeing support.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
* Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We may close vacancies early if we receive a large number of applications. Please submit your application promptly, referring to the supporting documents attached.
If you require assistance due to a disability or have experienced issues applying, contact the Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.
For more information about working for Sandwell Council and our recruitment process, visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.
To apply, download the application form and email it to Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk.
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