Horticulture Operative x2 - Streetscape

What's involved with this role:
Temporary Horticulture Operative x2 - Streetscape
Reference no: N Warwickshire 5243871
Pay rate: £11.63 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 32 Tuesday – Friday, 07:45 - 16:15
This opening assignment is for 1 month
City: ATHERSTONE, Warwickshire
Full UK driving licence required
The purpose of this role is to work as a Grounds Maintenance operative with the ability to work on a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks, which includes grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, playground inspections, marking out sports pitches and some low level tree work. Full UK driving licence required as will be driving a transit van with trailer attached. Working hours for this role are: Oct-March (32hours per week) Tuesday - Friday 7.45am - 16.15. April-Sept (42hours per week) Mon - Thursday 7am - 16.15pm and Friday 7am - 14.30.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out a physically demanding role in all weathers.
Undertake various grounds maintenance tasks working with minimum supervision. These tasks may include grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, playground inspections, marking out sports pitches and some low level tree work.
Hold a full valid driving licence and be able to maintain and operate a ride on mower.
Drive a transit van with trailer attached.
Use a range of mechanical and hand tools.
On occasions give instructions to other operatives.
Undertake such other appropriate duties as may be allocated to the post holder.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Qualifications:
Evidence of practical experience in grounds maintenance and/or NVQ Level 2 in horticulture.
Literacy and numeracy to a minimum standard of GCSE Level 1(Grade D to G) or equivalent.
Full valid UK driving licence.
Experience:
Experience of delivering services to householders / members of the public.
Experience of successful team working.
Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
Knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety in respect of horticultural duties.
Skills & Abilities:
Able to understand verbal and written instructions and complete work documents.
Good organisational skills, i.e. with methodical approach to workload and the ability to map read.
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Able to use a ride on mower and a range of power tools i.e. strimmer/hedge trimmer.
Good oral communication skills.
Able to carry out a physically demanding role in all weathers.
Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy i.e. complete worksheets.
Ability to remain calm and courteous and project a positive image for the Council
***Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the job role to help support your application (and help us to help you!) – please give full details within your CV document.
Full UK Driving licence
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Job Ref: N Warwickshire 5243871
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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