The Role:
The post holder will work as a member of the outdoor space's maintenance team under the general direction of a Head Grounds person/ team leader and be responsible for undertaking both basic and skilled work in parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces either individually or as part of a team.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly regarding time, place and type of work assigned within the Borough in the field of amenity horticulture including the care and maintenance of buildings, sports equipment, sports facilities, general amenity areas, parks and play areas and work diligently, efficiently and effectively to achieve assigned personal and team tasks to the required quality and within the allotted timescales.
The post holder will be required to develop personal competence in the use of plant and equipment and provide customer care services at parks and sports grounds.
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum of 12 months experience in two of the following areas:Operating a variety of commercial grass cutting machineryAmenity horticulture skillsSports ground maintenance
2. Ability to work as part of a team
3. Good communication skills
4. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
5. Ability to work to tight deadlines
6. Committed to work quality
7. Committed to safe working
8. Hold a full current driving licence (valid in the UK) including category B
Desirable Criteria:
9. NVQ Level 1 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent
10. Pesticide Certificate PA1
11. 12 month's customer care experience
**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**
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