Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance)
Benefits: generous annual leave allowance, Local Government Pension Scheme, staff discounts.
Our vacancies
Rochford District Council currently has two vacancies for Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance):
- 1 Permanent contract
- 1 Fixed Term contract (for up to 2 years)
Our culture and values
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.
The job role
Rochford District Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive individual to take on the challenging role of Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance).
This is an exciting opportunity for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Team. We are looking for versatility, self-motivation and a keen interest in the great outdoors.
As Open Spaces Operative (Grounds Maintenance), you will be engaged in all aspects of horticultural work including the use of tractors, heavy grass cutting machinery, tree, shrub and bedding planting, hedge cutting, renovation of sports pitches, as well as assisting in the day-to-day challenges of grounds maintenance. You will be key in providing our Parks for Nature initiative as we look to rewild our parks, planting trees and maintaining wild meadows and conservation areas.
The successful candidate will need to be able to undertake physically demanding work in all weathers and/ or seasons. The successful candidate will be customer focussed and act with utmost professionalism.
Working within Grounds Maintenance can be challenging; however, this is outweighed by the sense of pride and the self-rewarding nature of working as a part of a committed team within the great outdoors.
Please note - due to the seasonal aspect of this role, annual leave will be limited between April – July.
For an informal chat please call Adam Aldridge, Service Manager – Green Spaces, on 01702 318053.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.