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Telephone: 01353-665555
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Online: Working to a high standard, your duties will include maintaining a strict grasscutting cycle, maintaining closed churchyards, car parks, shrub beds and cutting of hedges.
You will have previous experience of working in a grasscutter/gardener role and be fully conversant with the use of pedestrian and ride-on mowers and powered and manual gardening equipment. You will be physically capable of undertaking all duties associated with the job, willing to work as part of a team as well as independently and hold a full driving licence allowing you to drive Class B & E vehicles. A horticultural qualification is desirable. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Weekly hours of work are 33.75 (March – October) and 40.25 (April – September), however some flexibility with regard to working hours will be required on occasions, to complete tasks or deadlines. The post will initially be for a fixed term of 9 months commencing from March 2012, with an option of continuing thereafter on a permanent 9-month contract.
In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible working
- childcare scheme (up to £155 in approved cases)
- occupational health programme
- training and development
- essential car user allowance
- holiday, sickness and final salary pension scheme entitlements
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and operates a smoke-free policy.
Closing date for completed application forms is: 3rd February 2012
Interview date: 23rd February 2012
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the HR Department by 8th February 2012. If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
For an application pack, or an informal discussion about the post please contact Customer services on (01353) 665555.
You can apply for this vacancy online or download an application form for completion by selecting one of the options below:
The Council is currently in the process of implementing a new pay and grading structure. Please be advised that the salary offered to the successful candidate may change as a result of the review.
