Job Introduction
Role Purpose
Joining a busy team, you will be carrying out grounds maintenance duties within all Parks and Opens Spaces
Main Responsibilities
The main aspect of the role is to provide a high quality grounds maintenance service to BCP residents and visitors. The work involves working in all weather and is varied and will include grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning and other related maintenance activities.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be experienced in carrying out grounds maintenance activities to high standard and have experience operating powered hand tools such as strimmers, blowers and hedgecutters.
A driving licence is essential as is the requirement to operate a ride on mower. You will be committed to improving the environment for our residents and visitors and have opportunities to develop your skills further through training opportunities.
For an informal discussion please contact Chris Mcmillan/ chris.mcmillan@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website: Jobs and apprenticeships | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024 or early 2025.