Grounds Maintenance Operative
JOB_52241094562991Job type
TemporaryLocation
Southend-on-SeaWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Maintenance - Soft ServicesIndustry
ConstructionPay
Competitive
Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Gardener in Southend-on-Sea
Your new company
Southend City Council are currently recruiting a team of gardeners/ maintenance to assist the Parks Operations in undertaking maintenance work on the public and sports areas.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated to ensure the highest aesthetic standards through a practical frontline approach, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Your new role
Join the Parks Department to assist with the ground's maintenance work, within the sports area. The team are seeking candidates to join them in a long-term contract position with full-time hours (37 hours per week). Hours of work can vary, but Saturday and Sunday work is essential.
You will be working in the vicinity of this site to carry out your day’s work. This could include working on the highways.
Duties will include all
- Emptying bins and litter picking.
- Grounds Maintenance
- Walking
- Opening and closing of sports grounds.
What you'll need to succeed
Experience in manual work, a driving licence is essential and a can-do approach.
The Council is an equal-opportunities employer. They welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
What you'll get in return
A competitive hourly pay and experience in the ground maintenance sector
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Alexandra Garner now in the Hays Chelmsford office.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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