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Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024 and is an Accredited employer under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.Come join us and be part of our success.
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Arboricultural Officer to join our team. In this key role, you will as part of a team deliver all aspects of the Council’s arboricultural service, ensuring our tree management operations are cost-effective, compliant with current legislation, and aligned with best practices.
You will play a vital role in surveying and managing the Council’s tree stock, liaising with contractors, supporting residents, and promoting the Council’s tree policies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of our local environment and make a positive impact across our community.
Key responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Deliver the Council’s arboricultural service to meet objectives, ensure value for money, and maintain compliance with legislation and best practice.</li>
<li>Survey and monitor the Council’s tree stock in line with our agreed strategy.</li>
<li>Work closely with contractors and colleagues to implement our tree management programme effectively.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders on tree management matters.</li>
<li>Respond to and resolve resident enquiries efficiently, including conducting site visits where required.</li>
<li>Prepare reports on tree-related issues, such as insurance claims, dangerous trees, and high hedge applications.</li>
<li>Develop and promote innovative schemes that encourage engagement with the Council’s tree policies.</li>
<li>Provide technical advice in a consultancy capacity to promote arboricultural best practices.</li>
<li>Manage and deliver the arboricultural components of the Council’s We Know Services, including undertaking surveys across the country and preparing technical reports.</li>
</ul>
About you
We are looking for someone who:
<ul>
<li>Holds the relevant qualifications including PTI certificate and experience as an arboricultural surveyor,</li>
<li>Possesses excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with contractors, colleagues, and the public.</li>
<li>Demonstrates strong organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Is committed to high standards of service delivery and environmental stewardship.</li>
</ul>
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Daniel Griffiths 07825117468 <a href="mailto:daniel.griffiths@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.griffiths@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
James Towers 07811267550
<a href="mailto:James.towers@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.towers@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Interviews to be held w/c: 21 July 2025

Knowsley Council

Arboricultural Officer

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Do you have a passion for working outdoors, operating machinery, and making a difference in your local community? Join our dedicated Streetscene team at Reading Borough Council as a Tractor Driver and help maintain our parks and open spaces to the highest standards.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
 About the Role: The role is full time (37 hours per week) and will require you to start at 7.00am and will be working Monday to Friday only. As a Tractor Driver, you'll play a key role in maintaining Reading’s parks and open spaces. You'll operate a variety of machinery including tractors with gang mowers and flails, as well as ride-on, pedestrian, and handheld tools. Your work will help ensure that our green spaces remain safe, clean, and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike. 
In addition to grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, sports pitch upkeep, and allotment work, you’ll also support general park care. Providing excellent customer service is also an important part of the role. You’ll be a visible and helpful presence in our parks, offering assistance and information to the public, resolving minor issues on-site, and helping to uphold safety and byelaw standards with professionalism and tact.
 What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Experience in tractor driving and using powered/non-powered equipment</li>
<li>Competence with machinery including mowers, chainsaws, and power tools</li>
<li>Practical understanding of vehicle maintenance</li>
<li>Good communication skills and a team player attitude</li>
<li>Physically capable and willing to work in all weather conditions</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>NPTC or Lantra Certificate in Tractor Driving and Related Operations</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent)</li>
<li>Full UK or EU Driving Licence</li>
</ul>
Ideally the successful candidates will have a proven track record of outside working in a demanding environment with an understanding of general vehicle maintenance.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the 19 Bennet Road depot</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Chris Camfield – Streetscene Services Manager - <a href="mailto:chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Tractor Driver

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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.&nbsp; 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)
<h3>Key duties and responsibilities</h3>
To provide day to day supervision of the Green Spaces Grounds Maintenance Team, ensuring that all tasks are scheduled and completed on time to the agreed KPI’s of the Green Spaces Service. To undertake health and safety checks on team members, accident and near miss reporting, risk assessments and compliance with the Councils Health and Safety Policy. To lead by example promoting good morale and working practices, ensuring all works are completed to the recognised standards as set out in Service Level Agreement.
<h3>Key skills required</h3>
<ul>
<li>Current driving licence.</li>
<li>Level 2 amenity horticulture or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Experience of using Grounds maintenance related power tools and equipment and using a ride on mower (NPTC or equivalent land based qualifications) and PA1/PA6</li>
<li>General groundwork/estate management experience</li>
<li>Experience of dealing with public enquiries/conflict</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Lynch, Deputy Operations Manager, on 01277 312 701.

Brentwood Borough Council

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

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



Grounds Maintenance Operative x2 - Manchester - 6830





Job Title


Grounds Maintenance Operative x2&nbsp;




Contract Type


Permanent




Hours


Full time – 36.25 hours per week
08:00 - 16:00&nbsp;




Persona


Site Based/Mobile




Reporting Office


CleanStart Warehouse - Stretford, Manchester




Salary


£23,815 – Real Living Wage




Closing date for completed application


30th&nbsp;June 2025 - 23:00





Early applications are recommended as we reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews will take place in person at our Cleanstart Stretford Warehouse on a date to be confirmed.
<a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrALLZoT83UOL+t5s5fnJ1LT+YGllZFBA2TaVEWACkQIQmrqALKMNJjgd0+iGlqXdixjZriBQQ3TZNd1CRLqT7atz" target="_blank">Role Profile - Grounds Maintenance Operative.docx</a> 
L&amp;Q’s CleanStart are looking for an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy team.
Working as part of our ground’s maintenance team, you will work alongside other operatives and undertake grounds maintenance services to all contracted sites which can include aspects of hard/soft landscaping such as grass cutting, strimming, clearing foliage and removal of unwanted growth from trees.
As an operative you will work with a local team on site under the supervision of an Operational Mentor, ensuring our customer standards are delivered, and that the customers experience of our service is positive.
&nbsp;You will be a proactive member of the team, actively learning from customer feedback to improve the service delivery.
Ideally you will have experience and knowledge of using equipment to maintain green spaces and have a can-do attitude with a flexible approach to your working hours, particularly in the summertime. Training can be provided for the right candidate.
<ul>
<li>
&nbsp;PA1/PA6 spray licence and driving licence desirable but not essential.</li>
</ul>
We have a very clear mission statement,&nbsp;we create clean, safe and attractive communities, a place which our customer can call home.
If you’re up for the challenge we’d love to hear from you.
Salary &amp; Benefits&nbsp;
We offer a competitive annual salary and staffbenefits package
<ul>
<li>Full uniform and PPE provided</li>
<li>Strong family-friendly policies</li>
<li>Committed Learning &amp; Development</li>
<li>Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays</li>
<li>Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 6%</li>
<li>Generous non-contributory life assurance</li>
<li>An Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Employee discount/benefits portal</li>
<li>Westfield Health Cash Plan</li>
<li>Great places to work certified 2024-2025</li>
<li>Best Workplaces for Women</li>
</ul>
Our Commitments
At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&amp;Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
L&amp;Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&amp;Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.
As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&amp;Q Foundation and our skills academy.
In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&amp;Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.
Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Grounds Maintenance Operative

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District 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.&nbsp;
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.



Benefits: generous annual leave allowance, Local Government Pension Scheme, staff discounts.
<h4>Our vacancies</h4>
Rochford District Council currently has two vacancies for Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance):
<ul>
<li>1 Permanent contract</li>
<li>1 Fixed Term contract (for up to 2 years)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Our culture and values</h4>
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.
<h4>The job role</h4>
Rochford District Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive individual to take on the challenging role of Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance).
This is an exciting opportunity for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Team. We are looking for versatility, self-motivation and a keen interest in the great outdoors.
As Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance), you will be engaged in all aspects of horticultural work including the use of tractors, heavy grass cutting machinery, tree, shrub and bedding planting, hedge cutting, renovation of sports pitches, as well as assisting in the day-to-day challenges of grounds maintenance. You will be key in providing our Parks for Nature initiative as we look to rewild our parks, planting trees and maintaining wild meadows and conservation areas.
The successful candidate will need to be able to undertake physically demanding work in all weathers and/ or seasons. The successful candidate will be customer focussed and act with utmost professionalism.
Working within Grounds Maintenance can be challenging; however, this is outweighed by the sense of pride and the self-rewarding nature of working as a part of a committed team within the great outdoors.
Please note - due to the seasonal aspect of this role, annual leave will be limited between April – July.
For an informal chat please call Adam Aldridge, Service Manager – Green Spaces, on 01702 318053.

Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance)

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We are looking for a motivated and skilled Gardener/Groundsperson to join our team and help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to a high standard. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors in all weathers.&nbsp; Maintaining our Parks and Open Spaces are some of our core service deliveries.&nbsp; We are currently looking to recruit into our service as part of our Streetscene Team. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role: This role is a full time (37 hours per week) and will require you to start at 7.00am and will be working Monday to Friday only.

Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Maintenance to a high standard of a wide variety of ornamental planting features such as annual bedding and perennial displays, ornamental lawns, shrub beds and minor tree works.</li>
<li>Use and maintenance of a variety of ride-on &amp; pedestrian mowers, handheld machinery (Strimmers, Hedge cutters &amp; basic chainsaw).</li>
<li>General litter clearance, cleaning and maintenance of parks and gardens, including hard landscape, furniture and buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure that all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety guidelines.</li>
<li>Identify and report any issues or hazards across the grounds</li>
</ul>
About you:
The following experience is required for this role:
<ul>
<li>You will need to hold a minimum driving licence including C1 + E &amp; CPC would be beneficial.</li>
<li>Experience of outdoor manual working.</li>
<li>Experience of using a range of powered machinery.</li>
<li>Able to identify and maintain common ornamental planting including shrubs, trees and annual bedding plants.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
 You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Full uniform and PPE</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Chris Camfield – Streetscene Manager on 0118 937 3040 or email <a href="mailto:Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview format:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Question &amp; answer panel interview
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plant identification Test
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Formal route planning, vehicle defect and Hand Held Machinery tests
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interview process will last for approximately 1.5hrs
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Gardener/Groundsperson

<ul></ul>





We are looking for a motivated and skilled Gardener/Groundsperson to join our team and help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to a high standard. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors in all weathers.&nbsp; Maintaining our Parks and Open Spaces are some of our core service deliveries.&nbsp; We are currently looking to recruit into our service as part of our Streetscene Team. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role: This role is a full time (37 hours per week) and will require you to start at 7.00am and will be working Monday to Friday only.

Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Maintenance to a high standard of a wide variety of ornamental planting features such as annual bedding and perennial displays, ornamental lawns, shrub beds and minor tree works.</li>
<li>Use and maintenance of a variety of ride-on &amp; pedestrian mowers, handheld machinery (Strimmers, Hedge cutters &amp; basic chainsaw).</li>
<li>General litter clearance, cleaning and maintenance of parks and gardens, including hard landscape, furniture and buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure that all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety guidelines.</li>
<li>Identify and report any issues or hazards across the grounds</li>
</ul>
 About you:
The following experience is required for this role:
<ul>
<li>You will need to hold a minimum driving licence including C1 + E &amp; CPC would be beneficial.</li>
<li>Experience of outdoor manual working.</li>
<li>Experience of using a range of powered machinery.</li>
<li>Able to identify and maintain common ornamental planting including shrubs, trees and annual bedding plants.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
 You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Full uniform and PPE</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Chris Camfield – Streetscene Manager on 0118 937 3040 or email <a href="mailto:Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview format:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Question &amp; answer panel interview
Plant identification Test
Formal route planning, vehicle defect and Hand Held Machinery tests
Interview process will last for approximately 1.5hrs
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
The city of Brighton &amp; Hove has approximately 147 parks and gardens (covering 1,200 hectares), including seven award-winning parks, and the city’s parks and public open spaces are immensely popular with residents and tourists alike.
The council’s City Parks department is responsible for maintaining all those public open spaces to a highly professional and safe standard. In addition, City Parks manages grounds maintenance contracts for the council’s Housing, Highways and Cemeteries departments.
The ideal candidates should be initiative-taking and with experience working in horticultural and grounds maintenance.
The roles require a wide range of experience using grounds maintenance equipment. A sound knowledge of health and safety relating to grounds maintenance is essential.&nbsp;
 
 
<h2>About the role</h2>
This is a chance to work in the vibrant City of Brighton &amp; Hove within the Cityparks department. Do you enjoy working outside in a team with the grounds maintenance sector, delivering quality horticulture? If so, we are looking for Assistant Gardeners &amp; Gardeners to join our friendly &amp; professional teams to deliver the safe and effective day-to-day delivery of maintenance. You will be working in a variety of green space environments throughout the city, ensuring a high standard of horticulture for residents and visitors to enjoy and help maintain Brighton &amp; Hove’s reputation as a top visitor destination in the UK.
Candidates must hold a full UK manual driving licence.&nbsp;
Level 1 NVQ horticultural qualification or equivalent experience in sector disciplines.
A NPTC PA1 &amp; PA6A spraying certificates and LANTRA training to operate a ride-on mower are desirable qualifications for all roles.&nbsp;
We are seeking a dedicated and responsible applicant who can demonstrate the following qualities:
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<li>Good people skills and ability to build strong working relationships</li>
<li>Awareness of Health &amp; Safety legislation relating to grounds maintenance</li>
<li>Experience using a wide range of grounds maintenance equipment &amp; knowledge of basic vehicle and machinery maintenance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to identify a range of shrub and plant species</li>
<li>An ethos of working sustainably, support and practice the council’s customer care values and to instil this culture within your team</li>
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In return there are a wide range of staff benefits.
If you do not have experience in all areas, we would still like to hear from you, please contact us for an informal chat.
For an informal discussion, please call 01273 294751 or email <a href="mailto:cityparks@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">cityparks@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and leave a message for an Operations Manager to contact you.
As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.
 
 
<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Assistant Gardener/Gardener

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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.



Grounds Maintenance Operative x2 - Manchester - 6830

Job Title
Grounds Maintenance Operative x2&nbsp;
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full time – 36.25 hours per week
08:00 - 16:00&nbsp;
Persona
Site Based/Mobile
Reporting Office
CleanStart Warehouse - Stretford, Manchester
Salary
£23,815 – Real Living Wage
Closing date for completed application
23rd&nbsp;June 2025 - 23:00

Early applications are recommended as we reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews will take place in person at our Cleanstart Stretford Warehouse on a date to be confirmed.
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L&amp;Q’s CleanStart are looking for an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy team.
Working as part of our ground’s maintenance team, you will work alongside other operatives and undertake grounds maintenance services to all contracted sites which can include aspects of hard/soft landscaping such as grass cutting, strimming, clearing foliage and removal of unwanted growth from trees.
As an operative you will work with a local team on site under the supervision of an Operational Mentor, ensuring our customer standards are delivered, and that the customers experience of our service is positive.
&nbsp;You will be a proactive member of the team, actively learning from customer feedback to improve the service delivery.
Ideally you will have experience and knowledge of using equipment to maintain green spaces and have a can-do attitude with a flexible approach to your working hours, particularly in the summertime. Training can be provided for the right candidate.
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&nbsp;PA1/PA6 spray licence and driving licence desirable but not essential.</li>
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We have a very clear mission statement,&nbsp;we create clean, safe and attractive communities, a place which our customer can call home.
If you’re up for the challenge we’d love to hear from you.
Salary &amp; Benefits&nbsp;
We offer a competitive annual salary and staffbenefits package
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<li>Full uniform and PPE provided</li>
<li>Strong family-friendly policies</li>
<li>Committed Learning &amp; Development</li>
<li>Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays</li>
<li>Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 6%</li>
<li>Generous non-contributory life assurance</li>
<li>An Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Employee discount/benefits portal</li>
<li>Westfield Health Cash Plan</li>
<li>Great places to work certified 2024-2025</li>
<li>Best Workplaces for Women</li>
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Our Commitments
At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&amp;Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
L&amp;Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&amp;Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.
As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&amp;Q Foundation and our skills academy.
In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&amp;Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.
Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

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Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.



We have an ambitious development agenda and seeking an Aboricultural Officer to work in our Development Management team to help ensure that important trees are suitably protected and accommodated within developments.
Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.
Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities.&nbsp;
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working.&nbsp;You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate memberships, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. There has never been a better time to make the move to Folkestone &amp; Hythe.
About You 
Our District has a varied geography and a substantial number of protected trees. You will take a lead role in all tree related matters, including assessing trees for protection, processing applications and appeals, and providing related specialist advice and guidance to planning officers, enforcement teams, the public, and Councillors. You will also provide key input into the landscape led design at Otterpool and increase opportunities for this across the District.
You will need to have experience of assessing trees for Tree Preservation Orders, a thorough knowledge of tree shrub and hedge maintenance, and a solid understanding of relevant arboricultural legislation. The role operates with a degree of autonomy so you will also be a team player who can operate on their own initiative. But above all else, if you’re as passionate and committed as we are about our landscapes, environment and communities, then we want to hear from you.
Want to find out more? 
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Lisette Patching, CIL and Enforcement Team Leader via <a href="mailto:lisette.patching@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisette.patching@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply.

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