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Environmental Services Place and Core operational teams are two of the most vital and visible teams working for Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils, providing services to the people of both towns.

We are looking for the right person to fill the job we have on offer so if you think you can meet the challenge of providing fast, efficient and quality services then read on…………..

We provide excellent working conditions and benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee benefit scheme, training, all protective clothing, annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service as well as having a flexible working approach.

Environmental Services Place has a vacancy for the following Operative:

Environmental Services Operative Level 3 Horticultural Specialist

You will be part of the Place Team 2 based in Redditch who work on a geographical area basis. The successful candidate will be working in all areas of the town and will need to have a full manual UK driving licence, be physically fit and able to work on his/her own initiative to the specified job description. You will be required to cover, support and work closely with the Place Coordinator.

Duties to include IT skills in the use of Word, Outlook and Excel.

Ride on mowers

Using hand tools and chainsaws for pruning/minor felling work

Weed killing – Knapsack and ATV quad spraying

Additional Information

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• pension
• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

What next

Need further information on the duties of the post? Please contact Al Williams (recruiting manager) on 07903 063423 or email alan.williams@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

If this role interests you please select the 'Apply' button.

If you experience difficulties applying online then please contact HR at recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk