Town Ranger

Overview

To complete a range of maintenance and cleansing activities at the direction of the client to ensure their Town/Parish area is a clean, safe, attractive place to live with well-maintained public spaces in accordance with the client’s values and priorities, ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to.

We are looking to recruit an operative to work closely with Wilmslow Town Council as part of our established Town Ranger service. The successful applicant will help to ensure the Town is a clean, safe and attractive place to work by completing a range of maintenance and cleansing activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing skilled and unskilled tasks involved in the maintenance of public and private grounds anywhere within the client’s jurisdiction in accordance with all relevant company policies, procedures, specifications and statutory requirements. The main activities include horticultural and grounds maintenance, street cleansing.
• Competently undertake a variety of grounds maintenance and street cleansing activities including leaf clearance, strimming, litter picking, weeding, application of pesticides/herbicides (where qualified), street furniture maintenance and painting, visual play area inspections with some basic maintenance and repair work required.
• Drive, operate, maintain and be responsible for the allocated vehicles, plant and associated equipment (when qualified) in the correct, safe and effective manner at all times, including responsibility for the completion of all daily maintenance checks and inspections on allocated vehicles and reporting of any defects in line with the defect reporting procedure. Complete the regular cleaning of the vehicle and fitted equipment in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Communicate and liaise with officers and representatives of the client, volunteers, stakeholders, partners and other staff members, in a positive way providing high levels of customer care and service.
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation relative to jobholder’s post, i.e. timesheets and work records and Health and Safety records including risk assessments. Ensure all works are carried out to the required specification, both efficiently and economically. All tasks to be completed whilst complying with relevant Health and Safety legislation, council policy and guidance.
• Attend training courses, toolbox talks, Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) and other training as required.
• Planting enhancements, maintenance, litter picking, emptying of litter and dog bins, removal of fly tipped waste, maintenance of public realm furniture, play areas, and structures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the Town and experience of grounds maintenance operations, cleansing methods and suitable practical maintenance, e.g. painting and general repairs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and exert physical effort for the majority of the working day.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with members of the public to portray a professional image of Cheshire East Council and the Town Council and deliver a quality service.
• Literacy and numeracy skills are essential, with the ability to use technology, particularly a smart phone to take photographs, record tasks and post on social media when requested.
• Role involves driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle; therefore a full UK driving licence is required.

How to Apply

Contact Matt Smith (Matt.Smith@cheshireeast.gov.uk) to arrange an informal discussion about the role.