Portsmouth (On-Site)
Casual, Flexible hours
£13.74 per hour
0.0 hours per week
Various hours covering weekday and weekends as and when required
This is a casual post with no guaranteed hours, you will be offered work as and when needed. as and when required - primarily at weekends but may be asked to work at times during the week if needed
The Service - Parks and open spaces - Culture Leisure and Regulatory Services:
Portsmouth’s parks and open spaces are of a consistent high standard, fit for purpose, and they need to be maintained to meet the needs of Portsmouth’s residents and visitors. The services main priority is to maintain a high standard across all parks and open spaces which covers 760 hectares of publicly accessible green space in Portsmouth consisting of parks and open spaces, allotments, cemeteries, golf course and semi-natural open space, with assorted sports and play facilities within.
What is the role?
As part of the Grounds Maintenance operations team you will carry out the necessary works to ensure that the parks, gardens, and open spaces are well maintained and kept tidy to a level of continuity for the residents, communities and visitors.
There are 3 types of work you will be asked to cover in this role:
Football attendant - this will involve:
Attending various sites across Portsmouth prior to football games
Unlocking the sports pavilion
Attending site to unlock security barrier upon request to do so
Securing of the sports pavilion after matches
Litter picking - this will involve:
Litter picking in open parks and spaces, primarily on Southsea Seafront but could include other areas across Portsmouth
Inspecting the areas of land
Wearing PPE and also using the litter picking equipment (both of which will be provide
Reporting any issues back to senior members of staff
General gardening duties - this will involve:
Assist mowing grass areas using ride on and pedestrian mowing equipment
Planting seasonal bedding
Maintain flower, rose, perennial and shrub beds
Hedge cutting
Reporting any issues back to senior members of staff
Who is the person?
You need to:
Have basic literacy skills as the role will involve the filling out of forms
Have good communication skills
Be flexible
Be self-motivated
Be reliable & punctual
Be able to work as part of a team and on your own
Be able to work under supervisory instruction and follow processes & procedures
Be able to report to various venues across the city
Be able to report areas of concern or issues within the work place
Work in an effective and efficient way
Be able to attend and work in any of the maintenance areas within the city.
Observe all Health and Safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of themselves and others.
Act in a way that supports and promotes Portsmouth City Council’s Equal Opportunities policy, which aims to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to employment and services.
Be able to perform duties according to the Council's Policies and codes of behaviour
Be aware of Health and Safety requirements, hazardous material etc.
Be flexible to provide cover at weekends and out of normal working hours when required
Ideally have a driving licence , although this is not essential
Full training and uniform will be provided
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached below.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
Skills:
1. Have basic literacy skills as the role will involve the filling out of forms
2. Have good communication skills
3. Be flexible
4. Be self-motivated
5. Be reliable & punctual
6. Be able to work as part of a team and on your own
7. Be able to work under supervisory instruction and follow processes & procedures
8. Be able to report to various venues across the city
9. Be able to report areas of concern or issues within the work place
10. Work in an effective and efficient way
11. Be able to attend and work in any of the maintenance areas within the city.
12. Observe all Health and Safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of themselves and others.
13. Act in a way that supports and promotes Portsmouth City Council’s Equal Opportunities policy, which aims to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to employment and services.
14. Be able to perform duties according to the Council's Policies and codes of behaviour
15. Be aware of Health and Safety requirements, hazardous material etc.
16. Be flexible to provide cover at weekends and out of normal working hours when required
17. Ideally have a driving licence , although this is not essential
18. Full training and uniform will be provided
This is a casual post with no guaranteed hours, you will be offered work as and when needed. as and when required - primarily at weekends but may be asked to work at times during the week if needed
The Service - Parks and open spaces - Culture Leisure and Regulatory Services:
Portsmouth’s parks and open spaces are of a consistent high standard, fit for purpose, and they need to be maintained to meet the needs of Portsmouth’s residents and visitors. The services main priority is to maintain a high standard across all parks and open spaces which covers 760 hectares of publicly accessible green space in Portsmouth consisting of parks and open spaces, allotments, cemeteries, golf course and semi-natural open space, with assorted sports and play facilities within.
What is the role?
As part of the Grounds Maintenance operations team you will carry out the necessary works to ensure that the parks, gardens, and open spaces are well maintained and kept tidy to a level of continuity for the residents, communities and visitors.
There are 3 types of work you will be asked to cover in this role:
Football attendant - this will involve:
Attending various sites across Portsmouth prior to football games
Unlocking the sports pavilion
Attending site to unlock security barrier upon request to do so
Securing of the sports pavilion after matches
Litter picking - this will involve:
Litter picking in open parks and spaces, primarily on Southsea Seafront but could include other areas across Portsmouth
Inspecting the areas of land
Wearing PPE and also using the litter picking equipment (both of which will be provide
Reporting any issues back to senior members of staff
General gardening duties - this will involve:
Assist mowing grass areas using ride on and pedestrian mowing equipment
Planting seasonal bedding
Maintain flower, rose, perennial and shrub beds
Hedge cutting
Reporting any issues back to senior members of staff
Who is the person?
You need to:
Have basic literacy skills as the role will involve the filling out of forms
Have good communication skills
Be flexible
Be self-motivated
Be reliable & punctual
Be able to work as part of a team and on your own
Be able to work under supervisory instruction and follow processes & procedures
Be able to report to various venues across the city
Be able to report areas of concern or issues within the work place
Work in an effective and efficient way
Be able to attend and work in any of the maintenance areas within the city.
Observe all Health and Safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of themselves and others.
Act in a way that supports and promotes Portsmouth City Council’s Equal Opportunities policy, which aims to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to employment and services.
Be able to perform duties according to the Council's Policies and codes of behaviour
Be aware of Health and Safety requirements, hazardous material etc.
Be flexible to provide cover at weekends and out of normal working hours when required
Ideally have a driving licence , although this is not essential
Full training and uniform will be provided
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached below.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
Skills:
1. Have basic literacy skills as the role will involve the filling out of forms
2. Have good communication skills
3. Be flexible
4. Be self-motivated
5. Be reliable & punctual
6. Be able to work as part of a team and on your own
7. Be able to work under supervisory instruction and follow processes & procedures
8. Be able to report to various venues across the city
9. Be able to report areas of concern or issues within the work place
10. Work in an effective and efficient way
11. Be able to attend and work in any of the maintenance areas within the city.
12. Observe all Health and Safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of themselves and others.
13. Act in a way that supports and promotes Portsmouth City Council’s Equal Opportunities policy, which aims to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to employment and services.
14. Be able to perform duties according to the Council's Policies and codes of behaviour
15. Be aware of Health and Safety requirements, hazardous material etc.
16. Be flexible to provide cover at weekends and out of normal working hours when required
17. Ideally have a driving licence , although this is not essential
18. Full training and uniform will be provided
Closing date: Mon 14/04/2025 at 00:59
Job reference: pcc/TP/723/454