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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 8 October 2025 at 11:55pm
Location: East Kilbride Depot, Langlands Court and Quay Road Depot, Rutherglen
Hours: 40 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 7.30am - 1.30pm
Salary:£36,956 - £37,978
Two vacancies have arisen for two Grounds Assistants in Grounds and Streets in the East Kilbride and Rutherglen area based in our Langlands Court Depot and Quay Road Depot.
The main duties of this role will be to assist the Grounds Services Officer in the day to day management, supervision, deployment and performance of grounds services employees, working in line with all Health and Safety management instructions to ensure the safe delivery of quality front line grounds maintenance and street cleansing services.
As well as this, you will play a vital role in the delivery of the councils policies and procedures in relation to the code of conduct, maximising attendance, recruitment and selection and disciplinary procedures. Training will be provided on the councils people connect system and procurement system for the purchase of materials as well as complaints handling systems confirm and objective.
You will have experience in the management and supervision of staff, in a grounds or streets background, full driving licence, a general knowledge of IT systems such as word and excel.
There may also be a requirement for evening and weekend work, as and when required.
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Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshires Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
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.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
* To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
* Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.
* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
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.
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