Job Details
Grade: 3H
Hourly Rate: £14.25 - £15.21
Salary: £27497.31 - £29349.42 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
You’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated Parks and Environment Team that keeps essential council services running smoothly.
Your work will directly contribute to a safe and comfortable environment for service users.
Duties include:
General Grounds Maintenance
Grass Cutting
Shrub and tree pruning weed control application
Litter picking
Emptying bins
Assisting with other departments including:
Grave digging
Cleaning toilet
Generally keeping the towns and villages tidy
Essential
A current Category B driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Grant Turnbull by telephone on 07919058812 or by email at gaturnbull@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.