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Grounds Maintenance Operative - Ringwood
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,047 - £29,430 per annum (Career Grade) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2025 |
| Location: | Ringwood, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Forest District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Do you enjoy working outside?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Team based at Ringwood depot, working across the district. This outgoing team provides a varied grounds maintenance service for the council throughout the year which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, formal planting maintenance, soft landscaping, cemetery maintenance, burials and other associated horticultural and arboriculture operations.
Do you enjoy working in a wide range of locations?
You will be working in a wide range of locations from woodland, SSSI’s, clifftops to formal gardens. Must be highly motivated to meet targets/schedules and complete work to a high standard.
Do you have Grounds Maintenance experience?
You must have substantial experience in a Grounds Maintenance role as well as a valid driver’s license with trailer entitlement. It is desirable that you hold PA1, PA6 herbicide certification and NVQ Level 1 or equivalent certification/tickets/licences.
Please note that this post is subject to a pre-employment health check and an Enhanced DBS check.
Whats in it for you:
£24,047 - £29,430 per annum (Career Grade)
23 – 24 days leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years continuous service
Local government pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees)
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
About us.
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work:
Working for NFDC
You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.
If you would like to find out more about this role please call Kevin Frenchum on Tel: 023 8028 5831.
For any application enquiries, to request a paper application, or assistance please contact the HR Admin team on 023 8028 5504.
Closing Date: 11pm on Wednesday 30th April 2025
Anticipated Interview date: Week commencing 6th May 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Team based at Ringwood depot, working across the district. This outgoing team provides a varied grounds maintenance service for the council throughout the year which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedge cutting, formal planting maintenance, soft landscaping, cemetery maintenance, burials and other associated horticultural and arboriculture operations.
Do you enjoy working in a wide range of locations?
You will be working in a wide range of locations from woodland, SSSI’s, clifftops to formal gardens. Must be highly motivated to meet targets/schedules and complete work to a high standard.
Do you have Grounds Maintenance experience?
You must have substantial experience in a Grounds Maintenance role as well as a valid driver’s license with trailer entitlement. It is desirable that you hold PA1, PA6 herbicide certification and NVQ Level 1 or equivalent certification/tickets/licences.
Please note that this post is subject to a pre-employment health check and an Enhanced DBS check.
Whats in it for you:
£24,047 - £29,430 per annum (Career Grade)
23 – 24 days leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years continuous service
Local government pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees)
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
About us.
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work:
Working for NFDC
You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.
If you would like to find out more about this role please call Kevin Frenchum on Tel: 023 8028 5831.
For any application enquiries, to request a paper application, or assistance please contact the HR Admin team on 023 8028 5504.
Closing Date: 11pm on Wednesday 30th April 2025
Anticipated Interview date: Week commencing 6th May 2025
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