Housing Maintenance Operative

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.

It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)

Key duties and responsibilities

To undertake a variety of Grounds Maintenance tasks within Brentwood Borough Council's housing sites, parks and green spaces; , including grass cutting, hedge cutting, and litter picking.

To provide cover for sickness and absence within Brentwood Borough Council's Grounds Maintenance and Cemeteries teams, covering highways and cemeteries; including grass cutting, hedge cutting, sports pitch maintenance, litter picking, cemeteries maintenance.

To work as part of a team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives within an area specified by the Deputy Operations Manager. The post holder could be based at various sites throughout the Borough, to and will assist in the maintenance and cleansing of a wide range of the Council’s public places and open spaces. The successful candidate will work on a set time basis covering Monday to Friday, undertaking tasks of a similar nature to those duties as described elsewhere in the is job description profile.

Key skills required

• Full UK driving licence.
• High level of flexibility, positive can-do attitude.
• Working knowledge of sophisticated mowing equipment and handheld equipment such as strimmers, hedge cutters and other horticultural equipment.
• Experience in grounds maintenance works, such as pruning, weeding , planting and planting.
• Training in the use of ride on mowers desirable.

For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Lynch, Deputy Operations Manager, on 01277 312 701.