Harbour Estate Operative

We have an exciting career opportunity for a suitable skilled and enthusiastic person to join Bristol City Councils’ Harbour Service.

We are seeking a talented, multi skilled site operative to work as part of a small Estate Operations team that are dedicated to the maintenance and general upkeep of the open spaces and buildings around Bristol Harbour. You will be self-motivated and a good team player who carries out tasks as instructed to a high standard, as well as taking a creative approach to finding and undertaking maintenance solutions.

You will require the relevant level of trade skills and experience. The role is customer facing so you will have good communication skills that enable you to interact with a range of our service, as well providing information to members of the public.

You will be based at the Harbour Office at the Underfall Yard and work across the whole of the Harbour Estate.

You will be required to work occasional weekends when special events take place on the Harbourside.

Bristol City Council uniform and tools provided.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

This role requires a full UK Driving Licence., You will be based at the Harbour Office at the Underfall Yard and work across the whole of the Harbour Estate.

You will be required to work occasional weekends when special events take place on the Harbourside.

Bristol City Council uniform and tools provided.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

This role requires a full UK Driving Licence.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Eric Dougall on .

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Eric Dougall on .