Overview
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Opus People Solutions are looking for an experienced driver for the Grounds Maintenance Operative role available within Walsall Council.
You will be required to start your day at the Depot in Brownhills starting at 6:15am, then work out in the community.
Salary and schedule
Salary: £13.69 per hour (temporary role)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours over 4 days, 6:30am – 4:30pm. You will receive your shifts for the week on Fridays.
Location: Brownhills, Clean & Green Environmental Depot, WS8 7EN.
Duration: 37 hours per week until October and then you are booked in when required Ad hoc or work on Waste Collection Operative role.
Requirements
Valid UK Driving Licence is required for this role, applicants with more than 3 points on their licence cannot be considered.
Responsibilities
- Grounds maintenance, horticulture and parks services
- Vegetation control (PA1/PA6) – herbicide treatment – If qualified
- Graffiti removal
- Floral displays and planters
- Sports facility and fine turf maintenance
- Play area inspections, reporting, and maintenance
- Litter picking, manual sweeping, hoeing, removal of silt & detritus, weeds
- Driving vehicles/plant up to 3.5 tonnes (category Maximum BE)
- Operating mechanical hoist/tail lift equipment/use of handheld equipment (e.g., strimmers, hedge cutters)
- Assisting drivers in accordance with route risk assessments and safe vehicle operations
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Qualifications
- Full driving licence – CATEGORY Maximum BE/Minimum B
- No more than 3 points on your licence.
- 6 months to 1 year minimum driving experience required
Additional Information
The post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Fluency Duty for public sector workers.
The ability to communicate verbally with customers in accurate spoken English is essential.
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