Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of Parks & Countryside Officer (Level 1), a full‑time position.
Role Purpose
To provide a grounds maintenance service across the Maldon District in order to maintain the Council’s parks and open spaces to a high standard.
Accountabilities – Service Delivery
* Work in partnership with others to achieve high standards of grounds maintenance across our 25 parks and open spaces across our District, including the flagship sites of Promenade Park in Maldon & Riverside Park in Burnham on Crouch.
* Organise own working methods within guidelines to ensure safe working and adherence with health and safety procedures and instruction.
* Undertake weekend and bank holiday duties on a rota and provide out of hours cover for events and civil emergencies.
* The Parks & Countryside team works “annualised hours” averaging 38 hours a week across the year: 46 hours per week during April to September, 29 hours per week during the winter months.
* Undertake general gardening and grounds maintenance duties, including:
o Leaf clearance; bin emptying; sweeping; litter picking.
o Strimming; rotary mowing; use of associated groundcare machinery and implements.
o Care of beds; basic glasshouse work.
o Basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
* Basic machinery operation and vehicle driving.
The Experience You Will Bring
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Horticulture, Amenity Management or similar, or reasonable experience in Grounds Maintenance functions and settings.
* OR
* Two or more competency certificates in the following (or similar work‑appropriate training):
o Pesticide Spraying licence.
o Brushcutter/clearing saw licence.
o Chainsaw licence (C30/C31 equivalent).
o Ride on/pedestrian mower certificate.
o Amenity tractor with trailer/PTO mounted implements.
o Woodchipper.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.
* Ability to operate machinery including grass cutting and light vehicles.
* Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety measures and requirement to take responsibility for own actions.
Benefits
* The Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Flexible and agile working
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
* Discounted local gym membership
* Free parking
Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status.
Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident Employer we take various actions in order to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
Company: Essex County Council
Salary: £26,644 – £28,146 per annum
Location: Maldon, Essex
Sector: Housing
Sector: Neighbourhood Services
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