GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

HOUSING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE - STREET SCENE SERVICES

Grounds Maintenance Operative
£16,781 to £17,772 per annum (Grade 3)

Annualised hours (avg. 37 per week)

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

South Derbyshire's Street Scene Services team are looking to appoint a full time Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy and successful front-line Street Scene Services based at the Council's Depot at Darklands Road, Swadlincote.

The job involves working within the Street Scene Teams undertaking a range of horticultural and cleansing tasks plus play equipment repairs and servicing across the district of South Derbyshire.  

The successful applicant will need to be able to start work early in the mornings, be able to work outside in all weather conditions and to be able to cope with the physical demands of the job.  The job requires good communication skills and teamwork.
 
We pride ourselves on the high quality of our Street Scene Services and, therefore, reliability and a commitment to the service are essential. 

Once you have read the job description and person specification should you wish to discuss this role informally, please call Steve Sheppard, Street Scene Manager on 01283 595793.

** This post is being re-advertised and therefore previous applicants need not apply **

An application form/pack is available online by clicking apply.  To apply please view the notes and complete the online or paper Application Form. 

Closing date: 29 June 2017

Interviews: TBC    

We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities and diversity and good customer care to ensure that our customers receive an excellent service.