Skilled Grounds Person
Employer:Test Valley Borough Council
Reference:GM14
Published:Fri 17/02/2012 11:08 AM
Closing date:Fri 02/03/2012 11:08 AM
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Hours:37
Salary:£14772 - £17994
CRB check:Enhanced
Location:Yokesford Hill Depot, Yokesford Hill, Romsey, SO51 0PF

If you enjoy working in a customer-focussed environment, can work under your own initiative or as part of a team and are looking for a secure, challenging and worthwhile job we may have the position you are looking for.
To be suitable for the post of Skilled Grounds Person it is essential that you have a current clean driving licence with entitlement to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and tow a trailer over 750kg. The position is manually challenging but equally rewarding for enthusiastic and hardworking team players. Experience of working outdoors in all weathers, grounds maintenance and dealing with the general public are essential.
The ideal candidate will have a range of qualifications commensurate with experience. Knowledge of the Test Valley area would be an advantage but not essential.
In return we offer a competitive salary, with occasional overtime, good terms and conditions, uniform and the option to join the Superannuation pension scheme.
The successful candidates will require an Enhanced CRB check.
Please note that the interviews are likely to take place on 14 or 15 March in Romsey. If you are successful, you will be required to attend an Occupational Health Screening during the week commencing 19 March 2012.
For more information on living and working in Test Valley go to http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=6339
Other Attributes
- Keywords: grounds, maintenance
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupations: Caretaking/Cleaning, Maintenance/Construction, Environmental Health
- Location: Hampshire
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