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Form of work
SalaryPatch Worker
About the role
The Neighbourhood Services team are responsible for keeping Crawley’s residential and communal areas safe clean and well maintained. Our work involves:
- litter picking
- emptying bins
- weeding and pruning shrub beds
- hedge cutting
- removing fly-tips
- strimming
- grass cutting
You need to have a full UK driving licence, the ability to drive transit sized vehicles and the physical capability to undertake the work.
If you would like to be part of the team that keeps Crawley clean and tidy, please complete an application form and select Patch Worker (NHS036) for one (or both) of the following roles:
Permanent contract – Patch Worker – Manor Royal (NHS036)
Working within our Manor Royal team with a range of grounds maintenance tasks across the borough as listed above. Experience is an advantage but not essential. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7am to 3pm and Friday 7am to 2:30pm.
Temporary and casual staff – Up to £13.46ph
Occasionally there are short term opportunities that provide cover or additional resources to the teams. This work can cover a broad range of tasks. If you would like to be considered for any temporary or casual work please let us know what your availability is and any preferences you may have. With your permission, your application and contact details will be held on a register for present and future use.
Additional information
You may be required to work extra hours on weekends and bank holidays for which you will be paid a 14% enhancement.
You need to maintain a current full UK driving licence (category B) and wear a uniform.
Employee benefits
We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.
Our way of working
Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.
Safer recruitment
Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
How to apply
Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.
For an informal conversation, email darren.standing@crawley.gov.uk, Safety, Facilities and Procurement Manager or call 07341 8871808.
