Parks & Open Spaces Operative

Scale 4 £28,163 - £31,586 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

The Parks & Open Spaces Team are looking to recruit to this post within its ambitious team.  We are seeking a self motivated and enthusiastic individual with relevant skills and experience to deliver a wide range of grounds maintenance operations.

 

Grass, shrub and hedge maintenance is the primary function therefore the successful applicant will need to be experienced and able to demonstrate a good level of knowledge and have experience in the use of a wide range of horticultural machinery including pedestrian, ride on mowers & tractors.

 

Ideally trained to City and Guilds/NVQ level 2 standards or equivalent.

 

A chainsaw and PA1/PA6 pesticide application license would be desirable, although not essential. 

 

A full driving license is essential with B+E entitlement and C1+E desirable.

 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Pete Williams, Parks & Open Spaces Manager on 0116 272 7622.

Job Description and Person Specification

Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits page.

Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.

Closing Date:         Midnight Sunday 2 March 2025

Interview Date:      10 March 2025

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.