Are you experienced in grounds maintenance, horticulture or greenkeeping? Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in maintaining high-quality parks, sports facilities and public spaces? If so, read on, as we may have just the role for you.
Your Duties:
- Carry out general grounds maintenance and horticultural duties across a range of Council sites including golf courses, public parks, cemeteries, sports facilities, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces.
- Maintain parks, cemeteries, playing fields and landscaped areas in accordance with Council standards and guidelines.
- Undertake housekeeping duties and assist with the supervision of staff where appropriate, including deputising for the Chargehand when required.
- Respond to customer enquiries and provide information including directions and opening/closing times.
- Safely operate and carry out daily maintenance checks on grounds maintenance machinery and equipment, including inspections, fuel and oil checks and fault reporting.
- Carry out mobile grass cutting operations and horticultural duties including soil cultivation, fertilising, planting and site preparation.
- Undertake hedge-cutting, trimming, leaf and litter clearance, pruning and associated grounds maintenance duties.
- Handle and apply chemical sprays in accordance with Council procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
- Drive agricultural tractors, vans and trailers as required.
- Maintain accurate records relevant to the role and comply with all Council Health & Safety procedures including PPE, COSHH, Risk Assessments and Manual Handling.
- Participate in relevant training programmes and ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures.
- Promote equality of opportunity and maintain professional standards in line with Council values and behaviours.
Your Profile:
Essential Criteria:
A minimum of two years’ experience within a horticulture or grounds maintenance environment in at least one of the following areas:
- Sports Pitch Maintenance (Grass).
- Cemetery Maintenance.
- Golf Course Maintenance.
- Horticultural Maintenance (Floral).
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- Good understanding of Grounds Maintenance practices.
AND
- Awareness of Health & Safety procedures and requirements.
AND
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out a wide range of manual duties across Council sites.
AND
- Hold a full current UK driving licence and have access to transport to meet the requirements of the role.
Desirable Criteria:
- Chemical Handling and Application Certificates PA1 and PA6A.
- NPTC Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent qualification.
Additional Information:
- Full time, Temporary.
- 37 hours per week.
- Various locations throughout the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area, including Lisburn New Cemetery.
If this role isn’t for you, Lynn Recruitment offers a wide range of career opportunities. To apply, simply email us at [email protected] or visit our website and click the "Save" button to get started.
Lynn Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note that only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
Pay: £14.13 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
