Environmental Operative - Grounds

Peabody is looking for an environmental operative- grounds

Departmental Responsibilities:

 To carry out bed maintenance, including leaf removal, weeding and pruning and a variety of soft and hard landscape maintenance with hand tools or machines 

• To carry out grass to cutting, both with hand machines and ride-on machines
• To remove leaves from both hard and soft landscapes areas
• To remove litter from both hard and soft landscape areas including bins
• To carry out weed and pest control
• To assist with the waterways when required
• To assist park-mobile when required
• To assist the tree gangs when required
• To ensure that paths are salted where and when appropriate and participate in the snow clearance
• To wear all protective clothing and uniform provided
• To ensure that Peabody H&S requirements as a landlord, as a service provider and as an employee are adhered to 

 Skills/Experience required:

• Basic literacy skills desirable or ability to undertake training.
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the work place, with the ability to apply this with due regard whilst working in public areas.
• General knowledge relating to landscaping supported either by qualification or significant experience
• Ability to carry out environmental works as contained in the job description paying attention to the very physical nature of the work and working in cold and dirty conditions.
• General experience of environmental works in landscaping field.
• Practical experience supported by the ability to develop and undertake training
• Ability to use all communication equipment.
• Demonstrates practical experience in the use of a wide range of powered equipment with the ability to train as and when required.

 Qualifications required:

• Competent driver with a full valid driving licence is essential along with the ability to drive to min 3500Kg
• Horticultural qualifications gained through short modular route or formal training

 Attendance bonus will be paid in November, this can be up to c £900.

25 days holiday, rising to 28 days after completion of 5 years service.

Basic Salary+ Annual Bonus + Employee Benefit & Reward Scheme.

Previous applicants are requested not to reapply.