Specialist Operative - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position reference:

Salary:
£26,421 - £28,770

Working Arrangements: 5 Days, Monday to Friday

Hours per week: 37

Contract type:
Permanent

Closing date: 05/04/2024at 23:59

This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure._
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority._

How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we're a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we've been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).
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Our excellent Growth & Sustainability service has been a key part of our win; we're so proud of what we've achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We're impressed. Are you? It's the perfect time to join our excellent team.

About the Post:

We are seeking a highly motivated staff member to join our fast paced and high performing Allotments Team within Neighbourhood Services, performing a vital function as a Allotment Operative.

The key duties associated with this role will include the following:

Undertaking operational duties outdoors in all weathers which will involve a range of physically and mentally demanding tasks.
Be polite, friendly, and approachable ensuring compliance with BMBC customer care policies.
Driving a council vehicle without trailers and use of powered, mechanical and hand tools to complete varied workloads.
Working with chemicals such as pesticides, weed suppressants, fertilizers and construction materials to complete complex and varied workloads.
Designing, Planting and maintaining high profile floral displays
Planting and maintaining shrubs and trees
Undertaking a broad range of soft landscaping and horticultural duties
Compliance to relevant legislative and health and safety requirements.
Working to agreed schedules and workloads to ensure service priorities are met.
Working to support the service as requested by management.

(This list is not exhaustive.)

You will have experience of working in all weather conditions, using a range of mechanical and powered tools combining relevant knowledge and experience, and will be able to undertake a wide range of duties, often under pressure to meet targets and deadlines while also always remaining effective and efficient.

You must hold a valid UK driving licence (Cat B).

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Why work for us?

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities._
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know._

CVs will not be accepted.