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Grounds Operative- Sports Crew
| Posting date: | 20 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,593.02 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2025 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Norwich City Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing the quality of our streets, parks, open spaces, housing areas, and highway verges. If you are passionate about outdoor work and community service, we encourage you to apply.
As a Grounds Operative- Sports Crew, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at keeping our city clean and green. You will perform litter picking and street cleansing activities, ensuring that public spaces are free from debris and waste. Additionally, you will engage in grounds maintenance tasks such as hoeing, sweeping, pruning, hedge cutting, and grass cutting, contributing to the aesthetic and functional upkeep of parks and open spaces.
Operating various vehicles within the scope of your driving license will be part of your daily routine, allowing you to efficiently transport equipment and personnel to different locations. You will conduct general street cleansing, litter picking, and bin emptying, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in public areas. Basic care and maintenance of plants, tools, and equipment will be required, ensuring that all resources are in optimal working condition. Daily checks on vehicles and equipment will be essential to guarantee safety and functionality. Completing necessary paperwork as instructed will be part of your administrative duties, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance.
Promoting equality and customer care in all interactions will be a fundamental aspect of your role, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Adhering to health, safety, and welfare policies and procedures will be paramount, ensuring the well-being of yourself and others.
To be successful in this role, you should possess a full UK driving license, which is essential for operating vehicles and transporting equipment. Demonstrable experience in a physical role is crucial, as the job involves significant manual labour and outdoor activities. Evidence of working effectively as part of a team is necessary, as collaboration and teamwork are vital for achieving common goals.
You should be willing and able to use mechanical equipment and undergo training for maintenance equipment, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn. Customer service experience is important, as you will interact with the public and need to provide assistance and support. The ability to work in all weather conditions is essential, as the role requires outdoor work regardless of the weather.
Understanding basic health and safety obligations and following written and verbal instructions clearly are fundamental to ensuring a safe working environment.
As a Grounds Operative- Sports Crew, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at keeping our city clean and green. You will perform litter picking and street cleansing activities, ensuring that public spaces are free from debris and waste. Additionally, you will engage in grounds maintenance tasks such as hoeing, sweeping, pruning, hedge cutting, and grass cutting, contributing to the aesthetic and functional upkeep of parks and open spaces.
Operating various vehicles within the scope of your driving license will be part of your daily routine, allowing you to efficiently transport equipment and personnel to different locations. You will conduct general street cleansing, litter picking, and bin emptying, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in public areas. Basic care and maintenance of plants, tools, and equipment will be required, ensuring that all resources are in optimal working condition. Daily checks on vehicles and equipment will be essential to guarantee safety and functionality. Completing necessary paperwork as instructed will be part of your administrative duties, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance.
Promoting equality and customer care in all interactions will be a fundamental aspect of your role, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Adhering to health, safety, and welfare policies and procedures will be paramount, ensuring the well-being of yourself and others.
To be successful in this role, you should possess a full UK driving license, which is essential for operating vehicles and transporting equipment. Demonstrable experience in a physical role is crucial, as the job involves significant manual labour and outdoor activities. Evidence of working effectively as part of a team is necessary, as collaboration and teamwork are vital for achieving common goals.
You should be willing and able to use mechanical equipment and undergo training for maintenance equipment, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn. Customer service experience is important, as you will interact with the public and need to provide assistance and support. The ability to work in all weather conditions is essential, as the role requires outdoor work regardless of the weather.
Understanding basic health and safety obligations and following written and verbal instructions clearly are fundamental to ensuring a safe working environment.