HGSS Operative (L2)

HGSS Operative (L2)

Job description

About the role :

To be part of the small Grounds Maintenance team and undertake operational tasks as directed in relation to grounds maintenance, highway maintenance & Housing estate maintenance including the operation of specialist tools, plant and machinery.

About you :

1. Carry out repair and maintenance activities in respect of grounds

maintenance, highway maintenance and the maintenance of equipment

and facilities, using specialist machinery and tools as necessary.

2. Recognise and adhere to all relevant health and safety policies and

arrangements in a pro-active manner to ensure that a high standard of

safe working practices are maintained. Apply guidance from risk

assessments for established tasks and undertake risk assessments for

new work arrangements or changes to current arrangements, to ensure

operational activities are conducted as safely as possible.

3. Carry out the necessary safety equipment and plant checks prior to use, and the associated basic maintenance and cleaning tasks.

What you will do :

Be part of a frontline team carrying out grass cutting on Council green spaces during the summer months.

Carry out all aspects of Estate maintenance throughout the year to include Grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub maintenance, tree works, leaf clearance, footway cleaning etc.