Grounds Operative

Grounds Maintenance You will be required to: • Maintain safe working practices for self and others in accordance with the Council’s safe working practices and Health and Safety Policy • Comply with the relevant legislation in relation to Health and Safety • Carry out your role in a polite and orderly manner • Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of post if the relevant training has been provided. • Clean and current driving licence (and HGV licence if applicable) • Complete any training that is required to undertake your role safely and effectively. • Abide by the principles and practices of Equal Opportunities as laid down within the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy. • Work within the Annualised Hours Scheme: working 43 hours per week from March to October and 37 hours per week November to March. Hours accumulated to be taken as leave between November and March. • Work outside normal working hours: • Responding to emergencies (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays) - staff will be expected to be able to assist the Council in its response to emergencies on instruction from management. This includes instances such as flooding (sandbagging), snow (town centre clearances), storms (tree removal). Staff would be placed on a stand-by rota. • Scheduling for working stand-by on bank holidays, weekends etc. will be based on principles of fairness and equality with Single Status Agreement applying. • Your responsibilities are to: • Grass cutting activities using both hand-held and ride-on equipment to open spaces, schools etc. • Assist with grave digging and cemetery-related tasks when suitable training has been provided, e.g. machine operator, manual handling. • To maintain horticultural features including shrub beds and areas of annual bedding. • To carry out the marking and maintenance of various sports facilities. • To undertake landscaping of open spaces. • Arboricultural work. • To empty litter bins and carry out litter picking to open spaces, verges and hard surfaces (reactive or proactive/scheduled). • Respond to fly-tipping service requests ensuring the correct process is followed for evidence collation. • To ensure that vehicles are kept clean and that daily safety inspections are carried out. • To ensure that all plant and machinery is used in accordance with manufacture`s advice and instructions. • To carry out other duties and work to provide services for the Authority and commensurate with the terms and conditions. • To abide by all Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice to ensure your own safety and that of your colleagues • Demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality services and maintaining positive interactions with the public. • Work effectively as part of a team and assist colleagues when required to ensure service delivery. Here’s what we can provide you with: · Employee Benefits: Access to a comprehensive range of Council employee benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance · Training and Development: Full training provided to ensure you can carry out your duties safely, effectively, and confidently. This includes any role-specific or safety-related instruction. · Welsh Language Development: Opportunities to develop and enhance your Welsh language skills through supported learning and practical use. · Equipment and clothing: Provision of all necessary personal protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear to support safe and professional working practices. · Team Culture: The opportunity to be part of a flexible, forward-thinking team that is committed to delivering high-quality services to both Monmouthshire residents and external clients. · Career Development: Opportunities for progression within the Grounds and Cleansing department or wider Council departments, supported by structured development plans. · Employee Well-being Support: Access to wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support, counselling services, and employee assistance programmes. · Pension Scheme: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering financial security and benefits for the future. · Community Impact: The opportunity to make a visible and meaningful difference to the local environment and contribute to the quality of life in Monmouthshire. · Inclusive Workplace: A welcoming and inclusive working environment that values diversity and promotes equality. · Sustainable Practices: Be part of a team contributing to Monmouthshire`s sustainability goals, including reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental stewardship.