We have an exciting role on offer within our Neighbourhoods team as an Area Care Operative Level 1.
About Us
Do you enjoy outdoor work? If so, and you can demonstrate some practical knowledge of horticulture/gardening, cleansing, and/or maintaining the outdoor environment, this could be the role for you.
To be successful in this role, experience or qualifications in the following areas are desirable (training may be available):
* Cleansing operations experience
* Use of handheld machinery (e.g., Pedestrian grass cutters, Pedestrian Street sweepers, Strimmer/Hedge Trimmer/Air Blower)
* CPC driver qualification (PA1, PA6, PA6A & PA2, PA2A) for Chemical Application
* Experience with Fine Turf maintenance (e.g., Bowling Greens)
* Chainsaw use
* Needlestick training
* Asbestos awareness
* First Aid at Work
* Manual Handling
Working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Friday from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.
If this sounds like you, this could be the opportunity you're looking for!
In return, we offer:
* Generous leave entitlement with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days annually
* Excellent pension scheme with top-up options
* Staff networks run by staff for staff
* Flexible working arrangements (dependent on role)
* Electric car lease scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Staff lottery
* Travel and car parking schemes
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Career progression opportunities and more
If you'd like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Adam Parkinson, Neighbourhood Manager, at 01642 727692 or email Adam_Parkinson@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and indicate they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, care leaver, or veteran.
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