About The Role

Job Outline: Grounds Maintenance Operative (Gardener/Groundsman)

Salary: £29,982 – 39 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd June – Noon

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a groundman to join our team to carry out a wide range of horticultural, sports turf tasks, hard/soft landscaping and infrastructure maintenance within the Grounds Maintenance Service areas of Parks, Green Open Spaces, Sports Surfaces, Tree Stock and Playground Areas.

About you:

We are looking for someone with:

• Formal Industry Recognised Qualification in a Grounds Maintenance-related field
• A full UK driving licence

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To undertake the maintenance requirements of all Grounds Maintenance service areas to include, fine turf, pruning, planting, weeding, fertilizer/chemical applications, mowing, litter picking, line-marking, tree works, playground inspections/maintenance, hard and soft landscaping, use of multiple hand tools, powered tools and small plant and machinery
• To undertake planned or reactive work under supervisory instruction, or by own initiative/self-motivation, following industry best practice techniques
• To ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety information and instructions
• To ensure that all operational tasks are carried out to the highest standards
• Ability to react and plan work accordingly in line with seasonal variations
• To ensure sports surfaces meet industry guidelines on their markings
• To ensure play areas on visual inspections meets RPII standards of safety and liaison with Playground Technician to ensure legislative compliance
• Involvement in the operational best practice methods across any designated Parks and Green Open Space within the Borough
• To maintain, submit records required by employer, e.g. pesticide application records, playground inspection sheets, driver signing on/off sheets, drivers defect books, timesheets, clock cards, sports pitch inspection sheets and any other associated work-based records
• To assist in maximizing outcomes of quality standard awards such as Green Flag, Britain in Bloom
• To have a flexible attitude and undertake out of hours work if necessary
• To undertake training and development that is relevant to the post

Benefits Include:

• Employee discounts with various partner
• Flexible variations of working pattern to suit seasonal variations and home life
• Company events
• Clevr Money (Savings and Loans) options
• Employee assistance programme
• Leisure scheme via council leisure centres
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Occupational health support
• Free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline
• Physiotherapy
• This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in the care, presentation and ongoing success of one of Blackpool’s most important green spaces. You will lead a dedicated team, work with a range of community stakeholders, and help ensure Stanley Park continues to be enjoyed by residents and visitors year-round.

To learn more about the role, read the full job outline.