At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain public spaces and ensure a clean, safe environment for the community.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making Monmouthshire greener and cleaner.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training opportunities, and a chance to work outdoors.
- Other info: Flexible hours, including bank holidays, with a focus on teamwork and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing essential skills.
- Qualifications: Clean driving licence and experience in a similar role preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
The purpose of this role is to provide an essential service in ensuring the County delivers its aspirations of providing an environment which is safe, clean and sustainable. Grounds maintenance operatives, either working individually or as a team, will maintain public open space, verges, planting, schools, and contracted sites to provide a quality green and sustainable environment.
The majority of the time, the officer will be undertaking grounds maintenance activities. However, you will be required at times to work as part of a street services team, maintaining local environmental quality which includes litter picking and responding to fly-tipping. Loading of waste will only be undertaken if the operative has indicated a willingness to participate in the service (e.g. bank holiday catch-up).
Expectations and Outcomes of this Role:
- Maintain Safe Working Practices for self and others in accordance with the Council's Safe Working Practices and Health and Safety Policy.
- Comply with the relevant legislation in relation to Health and Safety.
- Carry out your role in a polite and orderly manner.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of post if the relevant training has been provided.
- Hold a clean and current driving licence (and HGV licence if applicable).
- Undertake any training that is required to undertake your role safely and effectively.
How will we know if you are the right person for the role?
- Hold a clean driving licence.
- Have related experience within a similar environment as described within this role.
- Have a good understanding of Health and Safety issues plus the ability to abide by the Authority's agreed policies and procedures.
- Have experience and be able to work as part of a team.
- Be able to work without close supervision.
- Be able to self-motivate.
- Have pride in the quality of your work to ensure a quality service is provided.
- Good communication skills.
- Have a willingness to undertake any relevant training.
- Flexible and able to work outside the core hours to meet the needs of the service when required, including covering Bank Holidays.
- Welsh Desirable.
Grounds Operative (Temporary) in Abergavenny employer: JOB SWITCH LTD
As a Grounds Operative with Monmouthshire County Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and sustainable environment for the community. The council fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training opportunities and encourages a strong sense of pride in delivering quality services. Working in this role not only allows you to contribute positively to your local area but also offers the chance to develop valuable skills in a collaborative and flexible environment.
