JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to support the upkeep of the council’s green spaces. Duties will include general gardening and grounds maintenance activities such as: * Grass cutting using pedestrian, hand-held and ride-on machinery * Strimming, hedge cutting, shrub and border maintenance * Edging, weed removal and general street cleansing * Litter picking and emptying litter bins when required You will play an important role in ensuring public areas are kept clean, safe and well-presented. CANDIDATE PROFILE We are looking for candidates who are: * Able to drive with full UK licence, no more than 6 points and no DR or IN convictions. * Physically fit and capable of performing manual outdoor work * Reliable, hardworking and keen to develop knowledge within horticulture * Able to work independently as well as part of a team * Flexible and willing to work across any location within the borough * Available to work overtime on an ad-hoc basis when service demands require QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE The following experience/qualifications are desirable: * NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Horticulture * Previous experience within a grounds maintenance or landscaping environment * PA1 & PA6 Pesticid...