Grounds Maintenance Operative (Skilled)

We are seeking two individuals with driving and grounds maintenance experience to assist us in the seasonal delivery of our service. We welcome enthusiasm to learn and are looking for someone who wants to make an impact on how our parks, play areas and public open spaces are maintained for the residents of Huntingdonshire.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake, either individually, or as a member of a team, a range or horticulturally based maintenance activities including the cutting or strimming of grass, hedge cutting, pruning shrubs and Herbaceous bed maintenance.

To use a range of specialist hand tools and mechanical equipment including strimmer's, hedge cutters and ride-on mowers as directed. The undertaking of safety checks and general risk assessments.

To use a smart mobile device to receive daily scheduled work and ad-hoc jobs through the councils asset management system as directed., Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Full Driving licence with towing experience or B + E
Supported by 1 of the following skills/qualifications (or equivalent):

PA1 and PA6

NPTC Chainsaw certificate

Experienced mower driver

Horticulture NVQ/or relevant experience.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.