INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 14 October at 11:55pm
Location: Caldwellside Depot, Caldwellside Industrial Estate, Lanark, ML11 7SR
Hours: 40 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm and Friday 8am – 1pm (Flexible hours based on operational need
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.
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
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 (Exceptions) Order .
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act,. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.