HGSS Operative (L2)
| Posting date: | 10 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,294 to £25,119 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2024 |
| Location: | Newtown, Powys |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Powys County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the role:
To undertake operational tasks as directed in relation to grounds maintenance, including the operation of ride on mowers, pedestrian mowers, strimmers and hedgetrimmers.
About you:
• Ability to plan and organise immediate workloads and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in harmony with colleagues and the general public.
• To take a pride in achievements and quality of work.
• Ability to understand and put into practise safe systems of working.
• Self-motivating.
What you will do:
1. Carry out repair and maintenance activities in respect of grounds maintenance and the maintenance of equipment and facilities, using specialist machinery and tools as necessary.
2. Recognise and adhere to all relevant health and safety policies and arrangements in a pro-active manner to ensure that a high standard of safe working practices are maintained. Apply guidance from risk assessments for established tasks and undertake risk assessments for new work arrangements or changes to current arrangements, to ensure operational activities are conducted as safely as possible.
3. Carry out the necessary safety equipment and plant checks prior to use, and the associated basic maintenance and cleaning tasks.
4. Monitor equipment and plant performance, resolve minor problems, and report all malfunctions to the HGSS Supervisor especially breakdowns and accidents.
There is no DBS Check requirement for this position
To undertake operational tasks as directed in relation to grounds maintenance, including the operation of ride on mowers, pedestrian mowers, strimmers and hedgetrimmers.
About you:
• Ability to plan and organise immediate workloads and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in harmony with colleagues and the general public.
• To take a pride in achievements and quality of work.
• Ability to understand and put into practise safe systems of working.
• Self-motivating.
What you will do:
1. Carry out repair and maintenance activities in respect of grounds maintenance and the maintenance of equipment and facilities, using specialist machinery and tools as necessary.
2. Recognise and adhere to all relevant health and safety policies and arrangements in a pro-active manner to ensure that a high standard of safe working practices are maintained. Apply guidance from risk assessments for established tasks and undertake risk assessments for new work arrangements or changes to current arrangements, to ensure operational activities are conducted as safely as possible.
3. Carry out the necessary safety equipment and plant checks prior to use, and the associated basic maintenance and cleaning tasks.
4. Monitor equipment and plant performance, resolve minor problems, and report all malfunctions to the HGSS Supervisor especially breakdowns and accidents.
There is no DBS Check requirement for this position