Overview
Grounds Operative role at Coast Concrete Services based at Caldwellside Depot, Caldwellside Industrial Estate, Lanark, ML11 7SR. 40 hours per week with a Monday to Thursday 8am - 4:30pm and Friday 8am - 1pm pattern (flexible hours based on operational need).
Actual Closing Date: Applications must be received by 14 October 2025 at 11:55pm
Location: Caldwellside Depot, Caldwellside Industrial Estate, Lanark, ML11 7SR
Hourly Rate: £14.83 - 15.01
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Community and Enterprise Resources are seeking to appoint Grounds Operatives (HGV Driver) within our Grounds Services team based in Caldwellside Depot, Lanark. Do you enjoy working outside? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Grounds Service Teams working throughout South Lanarkshire. Our teams provide a varied grounds maintenance service for the council throughout the year which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, formal planting maintenance, soft landscaping, cemetery maintenance and other associated horticultural operations. One of the main responsibilities of this job is to provide excellent customer service by assisting in providing an effective grounds maintenance service.
Our Services Include
* Mechanical Sweeping both large and small
* Working with different teams on all aspects of grounds maintenance
Requirements
* A full UK HGV driving licence and previous experience of working in a grounds/streetscape maintenance environment are essential.
* Experience operating Johnston road sweepers or similar equipment
* Good understanding of vehicle checks and maintenance procedures
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Commitment to safety, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery
Additional information
* Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
* Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Legislative Information
* This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
* This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.
* Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
* Please refer to Foreign Police Check. Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
* Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Job role context
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Specialty Trade Contractors
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