North Tyneside Council is bringing weed control operations back in-house. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Operatives to join our newly formed team to help keep our public spaces and highway infrastructure neat, safe, and attractive for our community.
The Role
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient application of herbicides across the borough's urban and rural areas, utilizing both high-capacity, vehicle-mounted spray rigs and precision hand-delivery systems.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate work records, performing daily safety checks on vehicles and equipment, and communicating effectively with the Team Leader to ensure proactive, intelligence led service delivery, and stock management.
Applicants must possess the mandatory PA1 (Safe Use of Pesticides) and PA6 (Handheld Applicator) certification, but we welcome candidates with a commitment to maintaining high safety standards and developing their wider operational skills within the team.
These positions are 37 hours per week and fixed term for 12 months.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form outlining your relevant experience and certifications.
Contact:
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:
Darren McVeigh – Acting Operations Manager, Parks & Horticulture. Tel: 07580 791974 or email darren.mcveigh@northtyneside.gov.uk
Or,
Richard Martin – Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, Grounds Maintenance. Tel: 07929 749689 or email richard.martin2@northtynside.gov.uk
Why North Tyneside Council?
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.
Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.
Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.
We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.
To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here .
Applying
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Learn More
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