Uckfield (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
No DBS check required
£24,790 per annum
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Job introduction
Salary: £24.790 per annum pro rata
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 23 February 2025
Interview date: Provisional dates - 26/28 February 2025
How to apply: Please send us a copy of your CV or complete the attached application form, and explain what skills you could bring to the role. Completed paperwork should be emailed to james@uckfieldtc.gov.uk or posted/delivered to Estates & Facilities Manager, Uckfield Town Council, Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE.
About the role
SEASONAL GROUNDS PERSON
Salary: SCP 5 (£24,790 - £12.85 per hour)
Full-time fixed term position (24 March to 30 September 2025 - 37 hrs per week)
Workplace benefits:
- Annual holiday entitlement of 23 days plus bank holidays
- East Sussex Local Government Pension scheme
- Access to WPA (NHS Top-up scheme) - able to claim some money back for healthcare (optical, dental, therapy, physio etc);
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free parking
Uckfield Town Council owns a large number of open spaces. This includes sports pitches (football/cricket), recreation grounds, allotments, ancient woodlands, nature reserves, play areas, and a cemetery.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Town Council for us to advertise for a seasonal grounds person to support us through the spring and summer months. You will be required to help ensure our grounds are kept in a good state of repair, remain well presented and are ready for sports clubs and members of the public to safely use.
Experience of using the appropriate machinery associated with grounds maintenance such as mowers, trimmers, bush cutters etc, is preferred.
A full clean UK Driving Licence is essential as you will be required to drive Town Council owned grounds vehicles and equipment.
The role will be for 37 hours - Monday to Friday.
We are welcoming applications from those who can demonstrate excellent customer service and attention to detail. If you're self-motivated but also a good team player we want to hear from you! Our open spaces are important to us and our residents, so together, we can ensure they are kept up to a good standard.
Further information can be found on our website at copy of the job description and person specification is available on our website https://www.uckfieldtc.gov.uk/vacancy/seasonal-grounds/
To apply, please send us a copy of your CV or complete the attached application form, and explain what skills you could bring to the role. Completed paperwork should be emailed to james@uckfieldtc.gov.uk or posted/delivered to Estates & Facilities Manager, Uckfield Town Council, Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE.
Deadline for applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 23 February 2025
Provisional dates for interview: 26/28 February 2025
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.