Public Realm Operative Level 2 (Parks), Nottingham

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £25,583 rising to £26,403 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, NG2 3AH and Woolsthorpe Depot, Woolsthorpe Close, Nottingham, NG8 3JD

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

Frontline grounds maintenance and public realm, helping to keep Nottingham's parks, estates, verges and public spaces clean, safe and green. You'll work as part of a mobile crew, driving daily and using a range of horticultural equipment. Grass cutting (ride-on/pedestrian), shrub/hedge work, weed and hard-surface maintenance, planting/seasonal tasks; operate and maintain tools/machinery safely; complete vehicle checks; follow H&S and environmental procedures; provide a professional, customer-focused service. Working closely with the Park Development team to improve greenspaces, increase the Green Flag status and biodiversity across the city.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in horticulture/grounds maintenance and qualification - including fine turf/lawn maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Work outdoors in all weather; good safe working practices; reliable and team focused.
• Desirable – PA1/PA6 (or willingness to work towards); experience with ride-on mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters; local authority/public realm experience.