Streetscene Operative 1 - DGA12978 in Langholm

Dumfries & Galloway Council is seeking to appoint a number of Streetscene operative staff to be based in Annandale and Eskdale for a period of 18 months.

Duties will include:

• Working in public parks & playing fields, cemeteries, landscaped and open spaces
• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter
• Assisting in all aspects of the burial service and to assist senior grounds operatives in more skilled tasks as required e.g. care of plants and site preparation and construction
• Use of power tools, light plant and operation of tractor mounted equipment
• Driving of Community Asset vehicles and operation of equipment
• Cleaning of bins and other street/grounds furniture
• General maintenance work in public areas including streets, roadsides, parks, playing fields, cemeteries, landscaped areas and similar public open spaces
• Other tasks relating to the Community Assets Service, e.g. school crossing patrols, street and open space cleaning and assisting at community facilities

You will work 36 hours per week which may include evenings and weekend work as and when required. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

You must be a team player, able to work on own initiative and be prepared to work outside and in all weather conditions. You will be expected to carry out various duties as instructed by Supervisor and have a working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. You will be educated to Standard Grade Level. A full and current driving licence and experience in horticultural work is desirable.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland), exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Mark Adams, 07919781952, Mark.Adams@dumgal.gov.uk