Horticulture Operative - Streetscape
| Posting date: | 06 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | ATHERSTONE, Warwickshire, CV9 3AH |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | N Warwickshire 5247242 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Temporary Horticulture Operative - Streetscape
Reference no: N Warwickshire 5247242
Pay rate: Up to £13.50 per hour PAYE depending on experience
Hours per week: 37 Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:15
This opening assignment is for 1 month
City: ATHERSTONE, Warwickshire
A Horticulture Operative is required to work as a Grounds Maintenance operative with the ability to work on a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks, which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, playground inspections, marking out sports pitches and some low level tree work.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out a physically demanding role in all weathers.
Work with minimum supervision.
Hold a full valid driving licence and be able to maintain and operate a ride on mower.
Understand verbal and written instructions and complete work documents.
Use a range of mechanical and hand tools.
On occasions give instructions to other operatives.
Undertake such other appropriate duties as may be allocated to the post holder.
On occasions as needs demand there may be a need to transfer to the other sections within the Streetscape Division.
NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly.
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Qualifications:
Sound experience in Grounds Maintenance and/or NVQ Level 2 in horticulture.
Literacy and numeracy to a minimum standard of GCSE Level 1(Grade D to G) or equivalent.
Full UK driving licence.
Experience:
Experience in grounds maintenance and/or NVQ Level 2 in horticulture.
Experience of delivering services to householders / members of the public.
Experience of successful team working.
Knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety in respect of horticultural duties
Skills & Abilities:
Able to carry out a physically demanding role and able to work outside in all weathers.
Able to use a ride on mower and a range of power tools i.e. strimmer/hedge trimmer.
Able to work under minimum supervision
An effective communicator.
Good organisational skills, i.e. with methodical approach to workload and the ability to map read.
Able to work to deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy i.e. complete worksheets.
Ability to remain calm and courteous and project a positive image for the Council.
***Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the job role to help support your application (and help us to help you!) – please give full details within your CV document.
Full Driving licence, access to a vehicle or access to means of mobility support.
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Job Ref: N Warwickshire 5247242
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.
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