Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing public open spaces? Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference in your community? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Environment Service Operative to join our Environment Service team on a part-time 15 hour per week contract. This hands-on role is vital in supporting Newquay Town Council's efforts to maintain and improve the town's open spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
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To be competent in the use of a range of horticulture related machinery and equipment and to undertake any further training required for new or unfamiliar equipment
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Carrying out grass cutting on various sites throughout the town
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Taking pride in your delivery of the entire range of grounds maintenance operations in line with best practice to the highest standards of horticulture
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Carrying out pre-visual safety inspection and the day-to-day maintenance of horticulture related machinery, such as the daily checking of oil levels/greasing
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The installation and removal of Electronic Speed Awareness signs in designated areas
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Carrying out minor tree works
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To work alongside and assist appointed volunteer groups in the delivery of community projects
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Participation in the clearance of litter, weeds etc from all areas including designated footpaths and that all bins are emptied and maintained
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Assistance in events management including marshalling duties, traffic management, signage barriers etc. these duties will require you to carry out weekend and evening work on occasion
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Assisting the Environment & Facilities Service Managers to ensure compliance regimes application to Council buildings and facilities are adhered to, with the ability to carry out these duties in their absence
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Carry out cleaning tasks to support the Facilities Service on an ad-hoc basis
Benefits:
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Competitive Salary
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25 Days Annual Leave in addition to Public and Bank Holidays (pro rata). This rises to 28 Days Annual Leave after 5 years service. Continuous service does apply and previous service within a Local Authority will count.
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Opportunity to make a positive impact in a thriving coastal community!
Join us in shaping a bright future for Newquay and its residents. Your experience can make a significant contribution to our community's success. Apply today and be a part of our journey!
Deadline: Friday 12th June 2026
Please note that depending on the number of applicants received, this role may close earlier than the deadline.
