Salary: £24,027 - £25,183 pro rata per annum (£12.35 to £13.05 per hour)
Grade: CD
Contract: Relief
Hours: 42 hours per week (07:30 to 16:30 – Monday to Thursday and 07:00 to 16:00 on Friday)
Location: Whitby
Are you someone who enjoys the outdoors? Are you looking for a role within a great team that is varied and truly enjoyable?
If so, look no further, we are looking for Seasonal Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our vital service ensuring Whitby is clean and welcoming for its residents, businesses and visitors to enjoy.
The role
As a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for maintaining our high-quality open spaces including parks, Highways, play areas and recreational spaces across Whitby, this will be by undertaking grass cutting General grounds maintenance and cleansing duties. You will be based at our Environmental Services Depot in Whitby. We will also supply you with full PPE for various machines and associated clothing.
This is a great established team who are proud to deliver a high standard service across the area. This is a great established team who are proud to deliver a high standard service across the area.
What you will bring
All you need is effective interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to delivering a high-quality standard, and the ability to work with others within the team. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience working in an outdoor environment, but this is not essential as full training will be provided.
A clean driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Working for us
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help make your financial life a bit easier. From career average employer contribution Local Government pension scheme, generous leave entitlements starting at 28 days increasing to 34 days after 5 years plus bank holidays, green car and cycle schemes, travel loans, shopping, and gym discounts to name a few. Please click the Total Rewards link below to find out more.
Contact and Apply
For an informal discussion please contact Ian Smith, on 07967 453668 or email Ian.Smith1@northyorks.gov.uk. Applying is easy, simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Key dates:
Closing date: 2 March 2025
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
Key Documents:
As this is a fast turnaround vacancy, we will be shortlisting throughout the advertisement period, we reserve the right to close the vacancy should suitable candidates be appointed.
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