0641 Grass Cutting Operative/Pedestrian Grass Cutting Operative/Driver
Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Working Pattern:
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Advert Start Date:
18/12/2024
Advert End Date:
19/01/2025 23:59
Salary:
£23,656 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
Do you like working outdoors and would like to be a part of a team achieving a clean, attractive, and safe environment within North Tyneside? If so, we would love to hear from you.
There is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to be part of our seasonal grass cutting operations and associated tasks across the Borough. We are recruiting 30 full-time and up to 10 casual positions for 2025.
You will be required to carry out grass cutting with both pedestrian and ride on machinery, edging, back up strimming, weed removal, litter management, and fly tipping removal. You will need to engage with residents in the local community and work proactively with all members of the wider team including external agencies.
We are looking for highly motivated, flexible individuals who have good communication and interpersonal skills with a positive approach to teamwork and co-operation. You will need to be solution focused and have the ability to adhere to health and safety risk assessments and operating procedures.
Previous grounds maintenance knowledge within North Tyneside would be advantageous. There will also be the opportunity for ongoing personal development and training.
Applicants for the full-time positions must be able to work 37 hours a week Monday – Friday from March through to October. Occasional evening and weekend work may be available throughout the season.
As an employee of North Tyneside Council, you will feel valued from the moment you join us. We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one and our experienced and approachable management team will support you to achieve your professional goals.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 1 spa and over 250 classes every week
• The ‘Benefits Plus’ Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions
• Credit Union Savings Scheme
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
To apply for this position please use this link - https://forms.office.com/e/qpnAdfdwwx
If you have the appropriate skills and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. For an informal discussion please call one of the following:
Jamie Orange, Team Leader (Environmental Services) on 07544 013981 or email: jamie.orange@northtyneside.gov.uk
Darren McVeigh, Team Leader (Environmental Services) on 07580 791974 or email: darren.mcveigh@northtyneside.gov.uk
Richard Martin, Team Leader (Environmental Services) on 07929 749689 or email: richard.martin2@northtyneside.gov.uk
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.