Specialist Operative - Locke Park in Barnsley

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.

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At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

Key Duties:

• Undertaking operational duties outdoors in all weathers which will involve a range of physically and mentally demanding tasks.
• Be polite, friendly, and approachable ensuring compliance with BMBC customer care policies.
• Driving a council vehicle without trailers and use of powered, mechanical and hand tools to complete varied workloads.
• Working with chemicals such as pesticides, weed suppressants, fertilizers and construction materials to complete complex and varied workloads.
• Compliance to relevant legislative and health and safety requirements.
• Working to agreed schedules and workloads to ensure service priorities are met.
• Working to support the service as requested by management.

The role will primarily be based at Locke Park however this could be subject to change depending on service requirements. You will report directly to a Team Leader and will be expected to carry out allocated work in accordance with the respective job profile to a high standard of safety and quality. You will have experience of working in all weather conditions, using a range of mechanical and powered tools combining relevant knowledge and experience, and will be able to undertake a wide range of duties, often under pressure to meet targets and deadlines while also always remaining effective and efficient. You must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Application Guidance:

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CVs are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.