
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Full-time Position
We are looking for someone to join our Parks team who will have a variety of tasks across the green estate across Ipswich.
Job Description
We are looking for someone to join our Parks team who will have a variety of tasks across the green estate across Ipswich.
Day to day
You will be required to demonstrate that you are highly reliable, self-motivated, well organised and able to prioritise your work.
You will on occasions work alone with minimal supervision whilst being part of a team and be able to communicate effectively.
You will have experience of working in a public facing environment with excellent customer care skills.
The work will vary depending on service requirements and could involve grounds maintenance, landscaping plus other land-based tasks.
About you
You must have a full UK Driving Licence, an understanding of H&S and be willing to work outside in all weathers.
Appropriate training will be provided where required.
Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information about this role please contact Nick Wilcox via email nick.wilcox@ipswich.gov.uk
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job description and Person specification
The assessment interview process will be carried out remotely via Skype for Business, Microsoft teams or in person.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Location
Various Park Locations
Salary
£22,780 – £23,622
Application closing date
26 April 2023
Job type
Full-time – 37 hours
Job reference
REQ00625
Office
Ipswich Borough Council
Grafton House
15-17 Russell Road
Ipswich,
IP1 2DE
Contact Us
- 01473 432000
