Grounds Maintenance Operative - Chigwell, United Kingdom - Chigwell Parish Council

Chigwell Parish Council
Chigwell Parish Council
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Grounds Maintenance Operative / Litter Picker (FT - One Year Contract)

Responsible to:
Chigwell Parish Council

Reporting to:
Cemetery Manager & Clerk to the Council

Job Purpose:
To provide an efficient and effective Litter & Grounds Maintenance Service

Overall Responsibilities:

To maintain the Council's buildings, street furniture, services, and facilities and to report public realm issues to improve the appearance of the Parish and the usability of the facilities for the benefit of residents and visitors alike

  • 1. Litter pick Parish, as directed by Cemetery Manager / Open Spaces Supervisor.
  • To undertake the regular inspection and maintenance of the Council's Street furniture, which includes bus shelters, seats, litter bins, park equipment and other items, in accordance with schedule of works.
  • To undertake general handyman duties, which may include - but not limited to - strimming, blowing, mowing, grounds work, emptying bins, assisting Open Spaces Supervisor and Cemetery Manager in daily tasks.
  • Assist in digging burial / cremation plots.
  • General gardening maintenance, hedge cutting, planting turfing, removal of floral tributes.
Good communication skills are imperative as regular contact with residents and members of the public. Experience is preferable, although full training will be given. Flexible attitude to work in all weathers.

Good level of fitness to be able to move equipment and handle loads, self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative, willingness to learn.

Flexible working hours and daily tasks. Other tasks that are commensurate with the grade. Overtime may be required. Full, clean driving licence required.


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£12.97 per hour


Benefits:


  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Chigwell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 12/08/2023

Reference ID:
Grounds Maintenance Chigwell Parish

Expected start date: 01/08/2023
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