GILLINGHAM (DORSET) TOWN COUNCIL

GROUNDS PERSON

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in the position of Grounds Person at Gillingham Town Council. Please see the website for an information pack, application form and application details: Staff & Recruitment - Gillingham Town Council (gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk)

Applications must be made by completing an application form and sending a covering email or letter. CV’s will only be accepted as supporting documentation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Grounds Person

Responsible to: Deputy Works Manager

Main Purpose of Job

To carry out general grounds maintenance duties relating to the work of Gillingham Town Council on various sites throughout the town, while adhering to health and safety requirements and workplace risk assessments.

To carry out projects and ground works under the instruction of the Deputy Works Manager/Works Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintenance of public open spaces, play areas, landscaped areas, highway verges, the cemetery and other similar open spaces. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Grass cutting and strimming
• Watering
• Weeding
• Hedge cutting
• Clearing leaves and litter
• Emptying public litter bins when required
• Hard landscape work
• Installation of street furniture

2. Working at height, including the erection and removal of Christmas trees and hanging baskets.

3. Carrying out a varied range of gardening and maintenance duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative.

4. To assist the Works Manager/Deputy Works Manager with play equipment inspections and inspection reporting when required.

5. Delivering high quality and comprehensive front-line services.

6. Attending meetings of the council and such meetings of its committees/working groups as appropriate

7. Responding to emergencies associated with the Council’s grounds and property portfolio.

8. Keeping Council vehicles, tools and premises clean and tidy, ensuring all tools are stored correctly.

9. Taking responsibility for own professional and personal development by participating in regular performance and development reviews with the Line Manager, identifying future training requirements.

10. Undertaking training as required.

11. Undertaking any other duties as reasonably required.

Dimensions

• No direct reports
• 64 acres of public open space
• 17 play parks

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Full driving licence
• Qualified to Horticultural NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or willing to undertake)
• Ability to use a wide range of horticultural machinery and power tools
• Written and verbal communication skills to Council standard
• A good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Full driving licence
• Ability to use a wide range of horticultural machinery and power tools
• A good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace

Desirable

• Qualified to Horticultural NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or willing to undertake)
• An understanding of horticulture, plants and the growing season
• Experience in soft landscaping and garden maintenance
• First-Aid qualification
• Chainsaw certificate of competence

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Hard working, self-motivated and pay attention to detail
• Enjoy manual and heavy work
• Flexible approach to work
• Prepared to work in all weathers and seasons
• Written and verbal communication skills to Council standard
• Understand the importance of representing the Town Council

Desirable

• Ability to pass on knowledge and share learning with colleagues

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Job Title

Grounds Person.

• Salary

The salary is in accordance with the current National Joint Council Grades 7-9 which is currently £22,369 to £23,194 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

• Probation Period

New employees are subject to a six-month probationary period. Regular meetings will be held within this period to discuss progress and training needs.

• Working Hours

Contractual hours are 37 hours per week.

• Annual Leave

Annual leave is twenty-three days plus Bank Holidays. In addition, two statutory days are given over the Christmas period. The leave year is 1 April to 31 March.

• Pension

Employees of the Council are entitled to join the Local Government Pension Scheme as operated by Dorset Council.

• Employee Development

Regular meetings with the Deputy Works Manager will be held to discuss personal development. Future objectives and training requirements will be agreed to develop personal goals and skills.

• Health and Safety

Appropriate Health and Safety training will be provided in line with the Town Council’s Health and Safety Policy. Equality and Diversity Policy

Gillingham Town Council is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all employees in line with the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy.

• Conditions

The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and a medical assessment to determine if any reasonable adjustments are needed to enable you to perform the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,369.00-£23,194.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 19/02/2023
Reference ID: Grounds Person
Expected start date: 03/04/2023

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