General Grounds Team Operative (Part Time)

Job Summary

We wish to recruit a part-time General Grounds Operative to work within our small Grounds Team. Undertaking grounds work and maintenance across a number of sites in Skegness. You will be working 18.5 hours a week over 3 days or more. You will undertake physically demanding work outdoors and in all weather. You will need to be flexible with your working pattern and must hold a full driving license allowing you to tow.

Duties

• Carry out Grounds duties in a safe manner and in accordance with the Council's method of work.
• Undertake grass cutting, path clearing, hedge cutting, gardening, cleaning, litter picking, bin emptying, playground inspections, caretaking or any other required maintenance work in accordance with the Council's specifications.
• Dig graves observing good practice and all prescribed Health and Safety practices, filling in after funerals as required.
• Take care of machinery, plant and vehicles so that everything operates correctly and in accordance with Health and Safety Procedures.
• Ensure toilet and other facilities are maintained in a clean and hygienic state.
• Maintain all plant, tools and equipment for the purpose of the job, ensuring good housekeeping and security of all such stocks.
• Carry out miscellaneous improvements works including but not limited to fencing, painting, maintenance, repair of benches, bins and bus shelters.
• Maintain records as directed.
• Undertake training and gain certification as required by the job from time to time.
• Drive Council vehicles in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• Preserve an appropriate and dignified attitude at all times.
• Participate in a Performance, Review and Development meetings and undertake any other duties as considered appropriate to the post, which may be assigned by a line or Senior Manager.
• Due to the nature of this position, the post holder may be required to work occasional evenings/weekends and/or bank holidays sometimes at short notice.
• Any other duty related to the general purpose of the role as directed by their manager.

All employees will ensure that they:

• Take care of their own safety and that of others.
• Ensure that produces, plant, equipment, vehicles and buildings are not damaged.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Do not neglect, misuse or damage anything provided in the interests of health and safety.
• Assist by reporting to their Line Manager any hazard, accident, damage or defect in order that remedial action may be undertaken.
• Undergo any training or instruction to enable them to work competently and safely.
• Wear PPE and uniforms as directed by their line or senior manager.

Pay: £13.28 per hour

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person