Groundsperson / Lengthsman

Do you have experience of Grounds Maintenance? You can earn GBP16,021 pa working 30 hours per week Monday - Friday working in seasonal shift patterns.

A vehicle will be provided on shift, local government pension & 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

You will carry out the maintenance and repair of the towns open spaces, verges, properties and assets as and when required.

Key responsibilities;

• Maintaining land, equipment and property in the ownership of the Council
• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, maintenance of trees, planting, control of weeds and other vegetation, litter picking, clearing fly tipped refuse & sweeping
• Low-level repair and general maintenance of the towns properties and assets
• Site clearances, general cleaning and litter-picking
• Repair and maintenance work including metalwork, joinery, painting, small scale graffiti removal etc
• Undertake regular inspections of the town councils properties identifying necessary repairs

Essential criteria required;

• Experience of Grounds Maintenance
• Certificate or other qualification in the use of grounds maintenance equipment, including chainsaws or the willingness to train
• Experience of physical work and working outdoors
• Experience of using grounds maintenance equipment/machinery
• Full UK Driving licence
• Competent in driving a tractor with attachments

Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button.

You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.

REFERENCE: X1ZH0151

LOCATION: Axminster

JOB TITLE: Lengthsman

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