KNOWLEDGE
Essential :
Driving Licence, which includes the operation of trailers
Desirable :
SVQ level 2 in horticulture, greenkeeping or similar
Experience of working in a horticultural/greenkeeping environment
Chainsaw Certificate
Stone cutter Certificate
Certificate of competence to operate ride on grass cutting machinery
Certificate of competence in hand held applicator PA1 & PA6.
Weedkilling Certificate
CLOSING DATE – Sunday 22nd February
INTERVIEW DATE – Week commencing 2nd March
Requirements
Position Title: Gardener Groundsperson Driver
Position Number: LG06
Directorate: Place
Location: Stobhill Depot
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week on average over the year. 39 hours per week in Summer, 32 hours per week in Winter.
Working Pattern: Summer/Winter Variation – Average 36 Hours
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £26,918.62 per annum.
The Individual
If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing attached documentation, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.