Grounds Operative
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Occupation Type
Groundsmen and greenkeepers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
About The Job
Some key information
This is a 37 hours per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Bridgwater Depot (although working elsewhere within the county may be required)
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:
Some key information
This is a 37 hours per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Bridgwater Depot (although working elsewhere within the county may be required)
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Will work as part of the wider Grounds Operations Team
- Full-Time Permanent contract
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
- Undertaking of all grounds/horticultural operations
- Use of hand tools, powered hand tools and ride on machinery to achieve the above
- Driving a company vehicle up to 3.5t and trailer.
- Complete paperwork / online forms as required
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:
- Hold a full driving licence or able to travel countywide, including rural areas not covered by public transport
- Have grounds or horticultural experience
- Experience of using appropriate equipment e.g. mowers and powered hand tools such as hedging tools and blowers
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
What's in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Julian Grant on 01984 600172 or at julian.grant@somerset.gov.uk.
The salary for this role is £25,185 - £25,989 per annum
The role is based in Bridgwater.
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
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