Open Spaces Operative

Open Spaces Operative

Location:　Thanet, Kent

Hours:　Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 3.30pm & Friday 7.30am - 3.00pm

Pay:　£11.69 per hour

Contract:　Temporary

We are seeking an Open Spaces Operative with horticulture knowledge and experience in using cutting machines to provide a clean, safe, and attractive outside environment for the residents and visitors of Thanet.

You will be used to outside working in all weathers, cutting large grass areas using ride on machinery, using petrol strimmer's & hedge cutting to name some of the various duties, you will need to be physically fit because there is a large amount of walking involved.

* Clean UK driving licence is essential*

Key Responsibilities:-

To lone work, or as part of a team in carrying out ground's maintenance activities within Thanet, such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting and general grounds maintenance, includes driving various organisational vehicles.

Carry out daily maintenance checks and maintain allocated equipment in a clean and usable condition reporting any defects to the workshop fitter.

Ensure all tasks and duties are completed during each day to the agreed standards.

Act and always operate any equipment in accordance with Health and Safety requirements, the law and in such a manner as to not risk injury to self, colleagues or members of the public.　

Take part in the Performance Management framework and Training and Development activities as required.

To comply with the requirements of the Council's Equal Opportunities Policies for Employment and Delivery of Services and show consideration and respect for others in relationships with colleagues, customers, and the public.

Undertake any other duties, which may be reasonable required.

Ideal Candidate:-

Horticultural knowledge

Cutting machine knowledge, desirable

Ability to understand health and safety documentation with good verbal and written communication skills for record keeping, time sheets, and discrepancies reporting. Towing of water bowsers and trailers is desirable.

Any in a similar position would be desirable.　　

NVQ 1 or 2 in relevant subjects, desirable.　

Powered equipment. Pa1 & Pa6.

Full UK Driving Licence

Job offer subject to a standard DBS check.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for horticulture and working outside, we encourage you to apply today for exciting opportunity.