{"mutations":[],"queries":[{"state":{"data":{"applicationInsightsConnectionString":"InstrumentationKey=986dca8f-ea1f-417a-a41d-912bfa27aec1;IngestionEndpoint=https://westeurope-5.in.applicationinsights.azure.com/;LiveEndpoint=https://westeurope.livediagnostics.monitor.azure.com/;ApplicationId=b91c4025-ea5a-4c27-a932-6754799efa0c","gtmId":"GTM-NDS7R2","features":{"AlternateActionCards":true,"AppliedJobsView":false,"CandidateDatabase":false,"CandidateRedesign":false,"FullCandidateProfile":false,"HeaderJobsButton":false,"ImageOptimization":true,"LayoutRedesign":true,"LoadExpiredJobs":true,"LogosFromSameDomain":true,"MakeWaves":false,"NewJobTypes":false,"NewNavbar":true,"NewPlacesAutocomplete":true,"PdfJobDocuments":true,"ReciteMe":false,"UploadCV":false}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1729004926926,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["configuration"],"queryHash":"[\"configuration\"]"},{"state":{"data":{"id":"3aaf6fa8-02e2-4712-abd3-2ecc6c61eb14","title":"Groundsperson","synonyms":["Groundsperson"],"reference":"3/24/293155","description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>We have a opportunity for a full time Grounds person to work on our sports pitches within Guildford's wonderful parks and open spaces</p>\n<p>You will need a degree of physical fitness and an aptitude for working outdoors, along with an interest in Sports pitch maintenance and a desire to learn on the job. Some knowledge and experience of pitch maintenance and horticulture is essential. </p>\n<p>Working 41 hours a week Monday to Friday from March to October and 29 Hours 4 days a week November to February, with the possibility of weekend work and early starts. Overtime shifts may also be available. A licence valid to drive in the UK in order to drive Council vehicles around sites is essential.</p>\n<p>In return we offer:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>a competitive salary</li>\n<li>generous annual leave package</li>\n<li>full training and PPE</li>\n<li>good variety of work</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To be shortlisted for interview your application should clearly evidence  that your physically capable of undertaking the duties of the job, including lifting machinery. Ensure you complete the application form in full and include all employment history for the last 3 years.</p>\n<p>Please see job description for full details</p>\n<p>This advert will be removed if a successful candidate is found before the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews dates: TBC</strong></p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","jobType":"Environment / Conservation / Waste Management","employerType":"Local Government","howToApplyText":"","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","employerId":"680b9ec7-1f4c-4e96-8995-dd5dd6036bbc","department":"","departmentId":"","location":"Stoke Park Nursery, Nightingale Road, Guildford GU1 1ER","locationHierarchy":[{"types":["postal_code"],"value":"GU1 1ER"},{"types":["route"],"value":"Nightingale Road"},{"types":["postal_town"],"value":"Guildford"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_2","political"],"value":"Surrey"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_1","political"],"value":"England"},{"types":["country","political"],"value":"United Kingdom"}],"locationType":3,"salaryDescription":"£25,806 - £26,633","salaryFrom":25806,"salaryTo":26633,"exactSalary":null,"salaryFrequency":"year","workingPatterns":[1],"workingHoursDescription":"Working 41 hours a week Monday to Friday from March to October and 29 Hours 4 days a week November to February, with the possibility of weekend work and early starts. Overtime shifts may also be available.","contractType":1,"dbsCheckRequired":false,"dbsType":0,"publishDate":"2024-09-27T10:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T22:59:00.000Z","applicationMethod":1,"applicationUrl":null,"documents":[{"fileId":"358736a6-04f7-471f-a7ac-b923fafd5367.pdf","fileName":"Information_for_Candidates.pdf"},{"fileId":"eb7e7a3c-63bc-4642-987a-c8c9d8969043.pdf","fileName":"Organisational_Culture_framework.pdf"},{"fileId":"57bead44-a972-4ee9-ac4c-2cc6303170e7.pdf","fileName":"Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS.pdf"},{"fileId":"d180cc5c-942f-4638-ac8a-12ca5b035cfd.pdf","fileName":"Reference_Form.pdf"}],"logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/929d8eeb-9796-492c-a9ea-ec2d09a6c7c7.jpg","awardLogoUris":[],"canonicalUrl":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/jobs/3aaf6fa8-02e2-4712-abd3-2ecc6c61eb14","createdDate":"2024-09-23T14:21:42.000Z","applicationFormName":"","onHold":false,"expired":true,"featuredJob":false,"featuredJobRefreshed":false,"enhanced":false},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1729004926453,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobDetails","3aaf6fa8-02e2-4712-abd3-2ecc6c61eb14"],"queryHash":"[\"jobDetails\",\"3aaf6fa8-02e2-4712-abd3-2ecc6c61eb14\"]"},{"state":{"data":[{"jobId":"aec9fbd5-675e-48e0-8a9f-6d36d2687571","jobTitle":"HGV Driver/ Loaders","employerName":"Hertsmere Borough Council"},{"jobId":"6964dd09-9df6-4b0d-9c67-54513c53d78d","jobTitle":"Environmental Enforcement Officer","employerName":"Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council"},{"jobId":"0e35eafd-98ef-4e00-bb81-fc25342afa05","jobTitle":"Waste Supervisor","employerName":"Hertfordshire County Council"}],"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1729004926661,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["similarJobs","3aaf6fa8-02e2-4712-abd3-2ecc6c61eb14"],"queryHash":"[\"similarJobs\",\"3aaf6fa8-02e2-4712-abd3-2ecc6c61eb14\"]"}]}
AlternateActionCards
ImageOptimization
LayoutRedesign
LoadExpiredJobs
LogosFromSameDomain
NewNavbar
NewPlacesAutocomplete
PdfJobDocuments

What:

Where:

This job has expired on Jobs Go Public.

This may be due to the employer reviewing received applications or no longer actively hiring for this role.

Groundsperson

Guildford Borough Council

Guildford Borough Council logo

Stoke Park Nursery, Nightingale Road, Guildford GU1 1ER (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£25,806 - £26,633

Working 41 hours a week Monday to Friday from March to October and 29 Hours 4 days a week November to February, with the possibility of weekend work and early starts. Overtime shifts may also be available.


We have a opportunity for a full time Grounds person to work on our sports pitches within Guildford's wonderful parks and open spaces

You will need a degree of physical fitness and an aptitude for working outdoors, along with an interest in Sports pitch maintenance and a desire to learn on the job. Some knowledge and experience of pitch maintenance and horticulture is essential. 

Working 41 hours a week Monday to Friday from March to October and 29 Hours 4 days a week November to February, with the possibility of weekend work and early starts. Overtime shifts may also be available. A licence valid to drive in the UK in order to drive Council vehicles around sites is essential.

In return we offer:

  • a competitive salary
  • generous annual leave package
  • full training and PPE
  • good variety of work

To be shortlisted for interview your application should clearly evidence  that your physically capable of undertaking the duties of the job, including lifting machinery. Ensure you complete the application form in full and include all employment history for the last 3 years.

Please see job description for full details

This advert will be removed if a successful candidate is found before the closing date.

Interviews dates: TBC

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.


Closing date: Sun 06/10/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: 3/24/293155
Vacancy downloads:

Information_for_Candidates.pdf

Organisational_Culture_framework.pdf

Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS.pdf

Reference_Form.pdf

More jobs in this category