Parks Operative - Antrim Road Belfast (Temp Contract)
21 hours ago
Belfast
Temporary Parks Operative - C1 and E Licence - Driving Licence Antrim Road Belfast Main purpose of job To be responsible to the OSS Assistant Area Manager or other appropriate officer to drive and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the allocated vehicle including, but not restricted to, van/trailer/tractor/ride on mower. To maintain the orderly condition of all locations, that is, sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, grass cutting, hedge cutting and pruning and the removal of litter, rubbish and hazardous materials and to carry out other cultural operations, for example, the planting of trees, shrubs and plants. Driving, use of equipment and associated duties: To drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle and trailer (within the postholder’s driving licence category) and any authorised passengers. Also, to ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded and to ensure the proper and safe use of all ancillary equipment attached to allocated vehicle, eg gang mowers, rakes, trailer, fertiliser distributor etc. To adhere to drivers daily checks and accident/incident/vehicle defect procedures including the completion of all required documentation, including legal and tachograph compliance in an accurate and timely fashion. To be responsible for the basic maintenance of allocated vehicle and ancillary equipment and to keep the vehicle and equipment clean. To load, unload vehicles and move equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, fertilisers, horticultural tools and sundries etc. Gardening and horticultural duties To maintain buildings which includes cleaning (sweeping, mopping and dusting), moving equipment and materials (tables, chairs etc). To maintain the orderly condition of all locations, that is, sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, grass cutting, hedge cutting and pruning and the removal of litter, rubbish and hazardous materials. To maintain games facilities and areas including spiking, scarifying, top-dressing, fertilising and also marking of games areas and erection/dismantling of posts. To maintain fine turf and grass areas such as bowling greens and cricket squares including maintenance of appropriate stock levels of equipment and materials. To maintain all tools and equipment in a satisfactory condition including the cleaning of garden tools and basic cleaning and maintenance of lawnmowers. To use powered hand tools and light plant to perform duties as required. General duties To assist as required with the inspection of playgrounds, play equipment and parks furniture including the undertaking of some minor repairs. To undertake litter collection duties associated with these facilities to ensure they are maintained to set quality and safety standards. To provide OSS Assistant Area Manager with all relevant information required for the preparation of statements and reports of evidence, to attend public liability claim hearings which involve the council and to attend court as required. To report to management any accidents, incidents, defects, hazardous equipment, acts of vandalism and other park related incidents or complaints involving staff members or members of the public. Full Job description available Essential criteria Qualifications and experience Applicants must, as at the closing date: possess a full, current C 1+E driving licence which enables them to drive vehicles, including vehicle and plant trailer, in Northern Ireland; and be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant experience in each of the following areas: undertaking gardening and horticulture duties, for example, working with plants, including their care and treatment; grass cutting, hedge trimming, turfing and seed sowing, planting, sweeping, removal of litter and rubbish, etc; using powered hand tools and equipment and ensuring that these tools and equipment are safe for use in accordance with health and safety regulations; and dealing with members of the public in a face-to-face environment Start Date: 28 September 26 Closing Date:25 September 26 Hourly Rate of Pay: £14.35 per hour plus accrued holiday pay Hours of work: 37 hours. Monday – Thursday 07.30 – 15.30 & Friday 07.30-15.00 If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on 02890 421047 to speak to one of our consultants. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.