Job description
Our Client, A Large Public Sector Organisation based in Ballymoney/Coleraine require Assistant Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join their team.
Role : Assistant Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location : Ballymoney / Coleraine
Hours of Work : 37 hrs per week
Hourly Rate : 1 - 12 weeks £ 13 weeks + £
Main Duties :
1. Assist Grounds Maintenance staff with horticulture, gardening and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds, cemeteries and similar open spaces, to the standards required.
2. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. If and as required, deal with on-site complaints and queries or refer to your line manager as necessary.
3. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements.
4. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council.
Full JD available on request
Essential Criteria :
5. An NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent qualification.
OR
6. A minimum of 12 months' grounds maintenance experience gained within a commercial environment to include the following:
7. Grass cutting, horticultural and grounds maintenance experience, including the set-up, safe use and routine maintenance of a range of horticultural equipment / machinery to include ride on grounds machinery;
8. General maintenance of outdoor areas parks
9. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its application in the workplace to include working with a variety of plant and equipment.
10. A full current driving licence (Category B+E valid in the UK).
Desirable Criteria :
11. Lantra (or similar) approved training in Grounds Maintenance Equipment.
12. Certified under NHSS Traffic Management Scheme.
13. Hold a valid Health & safety CSR/CSCS card.
14. Excavator and/or tractor driving qualification.
15. Driving Licence (with Category C1+E).