Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 22 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

Grass cutting activities using both hand-held and ride-on equipment to open spaces, schools etc.

Assist with grave digging and cemetery-related tasks when suitable training has been provided, e.g. machine operator, manual handling.

To maintain horticultural features including shrub beds and areas of annual bedding.

To carry out the marking and maintenance of various sports facilities.

To undertake landscaping of open spaces.

Arboricultural work.

To empty litter bins and carry out litter picking to open spaces, verges and hard surfaces (reactive or proactive/scheduled).

Respond to fly-tipping service requests ensuring the correct process is followed for evidence collation.

To ensure that vehicles are kept clean and that daily safety inspections are carried out.

To ensure that all plant and machinery is used in accordance with manufacture`s advice and instructions.

Maintain safe working practices for self and others in accordance with the Council's safe working practices and Health and Safety Policy

Comply with the relevant legislation in relation to Health and Safety

Carry out your role in a polite and orderly manner

Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of post if the relevant training has been provided.

Clean and current driving licence (and HGV licence if applicable)

Undertake any training that is required to your role safely and effectively.

Abide by the principles and practices of Equal Opportunities as laid down within the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.

Work within the Annualised Hour's Scheme: working 43 hours per week from March to October and 37 hours per week November to March.

Hours accumulated to be taken as leave between November and March.

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

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