At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in maintaining parks, golf courses, and open spaces to keep them beautiful.
- Company: Join a well-established local authority committed to community service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Supervise a small team and ensure safety standards are met.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: 3 years' experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 31200 - 41600 £ per year.
VANRATH are excited to be working closely to support with the role of a Chargehand - Park/Grounds Maintenance for a well established client within the local authority. This is initially a 6 month assignment, with possible extension.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the maintenance of Golf Courses, Cemeteries, Parks, Playing Fields, Landscaped areas and Open Spaces in accordance with Council Guidelines and standards.
- Co-ordinating horticultural operations such as planting trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and bulbs etc. as directed.
- Responsible for soil cultivation, site renovation, preparation and construction including fertilizing, seeding, turfing and general labouring (e.g. sweeping, hoeing, raking, edging, weeding and hedge-cutting and trimming).
- Pruning operations to trees, shrubs and perennials as directed.
- Responsible for the safe, effective and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment, such as self-propelled walk-behind and ride-on grass cutting machinery, associated equipment and tools in line with Council Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Responsible for the supervision of up to six other employees in a variety of horticultural practices, including safe use of chemical sprays and associated equipment as necessary.
- Driving large agricultural tractors and articulated vehicles (e.g. van and trailer), as and when required.
- Responsibility for completion of accurate records in line with Council Policies and Procedures and management systems (i.e. vehicle defect sheets, inventory allocations, chemical logs, and driver declarations).
- To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation and Council Policies and Procedures in relation to PPE, Manual Handling, Lone Working etc.
Ideal Candidate
- 3 years' employment experience in a horticulture and grounds maintenance environment in at least one of the following areas: Sports Pitch Maintenance (grass), Cemetery Maintenance, Golf course Maintenance, Horticultural Maintenance (Floral).
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Grounds Maintenance.
- Awareness of Health and Safety.
Chargehand - Park/Grounds Maintenance (Public Sector) TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: VANRATH
Join a dedicated team within the local authority, where your role as Chargehand in Park/Grounds Maintenance will not only contribute to the beautification of our community but also offer you a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With opportunities for training and advancement, you will be part of a collaborative environment that prioritises safety and adherence to council guidelines, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
