Gardener
| Posting date: | 02 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,893 to £25,979 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2024 |
| Location: | Rossendale, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rossendale Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PE0005 |
Summary
The role
We are currently looking to appoint a Gardener. The main duties of the role will include grounds maintenance work on highway verges, public spaces, cemeteries and landscaped areas throughout the Borough.
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent knowledge and experience would be advantageous.
Current driving licence Category B + E would be advantageous
Duties and responsibilities
- General grounds maintenance of the areas mentioned in the job purpose e.g.
Grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, clearing shrub beds, planting, pruning, seeding duties and minor tree work.
- Use and maintenance of tools and equipment, including powered hand tools which includes pedestrian mowing equipment, strimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and ride on mowing equipment
- To assist higher graded Operations operatives in all aspects of their work
- To work unsupervised and responsibly as required
- To observe the customer care standards and treat all customers with dignity and respect.
- Clearance of snow and ice from public highways and other public places
- To clear areas and sites of litter, refuse, dirt, furniture, leaves, weeds and animal faeces.
- To contribute to risk assessments as required to comply with health and safety requirements including Personal Protective Equipment
- All duties must be carried out to comply with
• The Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements.
• Nationally agreed Codes of Practice, which are relevant.
- All necessary paperwork must be completed
Person Specification
- Experience of using mowing and gardening tools
- Experience of working in a parks and open spaces environment would be advantageous
- Experience of tree felling and maintenance would be advantageous
- Skills in customer care
- Good communication skills, both orally and written
- Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions within pre-determined guidelines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment and capable of working in a physically demanding job.
- General understanding of employees’ responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety at work.
- Ability and willingness to demonstrate the council’s values and behaviours
Benefits
* Family friendly policies
* On-site free parking
* Up to 31 days' annual leave
* Option to purchase additional leave
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
* Savings and loan scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Generous pension scheme
* Additional voluntary contribution to AVC
* Staff reward scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee forums (Your Voice, Health & Wellbeing)
General Statement
The information contained in this job description is provided to assist employees joining the council to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they will play in the organisation. However, the following point should be noted:
• Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings, therefore, may have been used, in which case all the usual associated routines are naturally included in the job description.
How to apply
Download and complete the application form at https://www.rossendale.gov.uk
Application forms should be returned to: recruitment@rossendalebc.gov.uk OR
Rossendale Borough Council, People & Policy, The Business Centre, Futures Park, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0BB
Alternatively, email your name and address, quoting reference number PE0005 to recruitment@rossendalebc.gov.uk or telephone People and Policy on 01706 252513.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you will need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
Closing Date – Monday 21st October 2024 at 10am
Interview Date – Week commencing 28th October 202
We are currently looking to appoint a Gardener. The main duties of the role will include grounds maintenance work on highway verges, public spaces, cemeteries and landscaped areas throughout the Borough.
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent knowledge and experience would be advantageous.
Current driving licence Category B + E would be advantageous
Duties and responsibilities
- General grounds maintenance of the areas mentioned in the job purpose e.g.
Grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, clearing shrub beds, planting, pruning, seeding duties and minor tree work.
- Use and maintenance of tools and equipment, including powered hand tools which includes pedestrian mowing equipment, strimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and ride on mowing equipment
- To assist higher graded Operations operatives in all aspects of their work
- To work unsupervised and responsibly as required
- To observe the customer care standards and treat all customers with dignity and respect.
- Clearance of snow and ice from public highways and other public places
- To clear areas and sites of litter, refuse, dirt, furniture, leaves, weeds and animal faeces.
- To contribute to risk assessments as required to comply with health and safety requirements including Personal Protective Equipment
- All duties must be carried out to comply with
• The Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements.
• Nationally agreed Codes of Practice, which are relevant.
- All necessary paperwork must be completed
Person Specification
- Experience of using mowing and gardening tools
- Experience of working in a parks and open spaces environment would be advantageous
- Experience of tree felling and maintenance would be advantageous
- Skills in customer care
- Good communication skills, both orally and written
- Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions within pre-determined guidelines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment and capable of working in a physically demanding job.
- General understanding of employees’ responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety at work.
- Ability and willingness to demonstrate the council’s values and behaviours
Benefits
* Family friendly policies
* On-site free parking
* Up to 31 days' annual leave
* Option to purchase additional leave
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
* Savings and loan scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Generous pension scheme
* Additional voluntary contribution to AVC
* Staff reward scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee forums (Your Voice, Health & Wellbeing)
General Statement
The information contained in this job description is provided to assist employees joining the council to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they will play in the organisation. However, the following point should be noted:
• Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings, therefore, may have been used, in which case all the usual associated routines are naturally included in the job description.
How to apply
Download and complete the application form at https://www.rossendale.gov.uk
Application forms should be returned to: recruitment@rossendalebc.gov.uk OR
Rossendale Borough Council, People & Policy, The Business Centre, Futures Park, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0BB
Alternatively, email your name and address, quoting reference number PE0005 to recruitment@rossendalebc.gov.uk or telephone People and Policy on 01706 252513.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you will need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
Closing Date – Monday 21st October 2024 at 10am
Interview Date – Week commencing 28th October 202
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.