One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Gardener/Driver. This is a temporary contract for 2 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The post holder will carry out a range of cleansing and grounds maintenance activities in parks and green spaces, highways, allotments and housing estates, to meet agreed performance standards and timescales. They will drive a Council vehicle up to 7.5t GVM and/or operate ride-on groundcare machinery in accordance with the Council’s Fleet Management Policies and Procedures and in compliance with all legal requirements.
In this role they will work in compliance with the Council’s policies, standards and procedures relating to Health and Safety, HR, Equality and Diversity, Customer Care etc. They will also assist in identifying and implementing improvements to the way the service is delivered in order to ensure continuous improvement in efficiency and service standards in line with the Council’s wider corporate objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Drive a Council vehicle up to 7.5t GVM to transport the necessary equipment, machinery and personnel to sites as directed and in accordance with the agreed work programme, towing a trailer and/or operating ride on grass cutting machinery if required.
* To assist Supervisors with the evaluation and modification of work schedules, including staff, equipment and routes/workl...