An exciting opportunity has become available to work within Town Ranger Service working in Wilmslow. The position is for one FTE (37 hours) per week Monday to Friday
About You
You will carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance and street cleansing activities, helping to ensure that town and parish areas are clean, safe and well-presented. This will include working across public open spaces, parks, verges, cemeteries and car parks, maintaining high standards in line with service requirements.
You will undertake practical tasks such as litter picking, strimming, weeding, leaf clearance and minor repairs, as well as supporting basic play area inspections and maintenance where required. All work must be completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
You will be responsible for the safe use, operation and routine maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment, carrying out daily checks and reporting any defects. You will also complete required documentation, including work records, timesheets and health and safety records.
The role involves regular engagement with members of the public, partners and stakeholders, requiring you to deliver a professional, positive and customer-focused service at all times. You will also be expected to attend training and development activities to maintain and enhance your skills.
The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of grounds maintenance, horticulture or street cleansing activities.
- The ability to carry out a range of practical maintenance tasks (e.g. litter picking, strimming, weeding, minor repairs).
- Knowledge of safe working practices and relevant Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH.
- Experience of operating and maintaining tools, plant and equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to complete basic records and documentation, including work records and health & safety checks.
- Good communication and customer care skills, with the ability to engage positively with members of the public and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high standards.
- A flexible approach to work, including undertaking a wide range of duties across locations.
- A willingness to undertake training and develop skills, including relevant certifications where required.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
- Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Job Category
Environmental and Public Services
Salary Min
£26,403 per annum
Salary Max
£28,142 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Adam Turner ([email protected]).
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected]
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