Environmental Services Job Opportunities

Environmental Services Place and Core operational teams are two of the most vital and visible teams working for Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils, providing services to the people of both Towns.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the position available below so if you think you can meet the challenge of providing fast, efficient, and quality services then please read on.

We provide excellent working conditions and benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Benefit Scheme, job related training, all personal protective clothing and equipment, an annual leave entitlement of 23 days plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, as well as having a flexible working approach.  

Environmental Services currently has a vacancy for the following position:

Environmental Services Operative Level 2

Bromsgrove District Council

Grade 4 (SCP 9 – 14)

£20,903 - £23,080 per annum

Permanent Contract 

Hours of Work:            37 hours per week – (any 4- & 5-days working patterns apply from   

                                       any 7 days)

The successful candidate will be part of the Cemetery Team working across both Bromsgrove and Redditch Council’s cemetery sites and will need to have a full UK driving licence, be physically fit, and able to work on their own initiative to the specified job description.

Experience in the following is preferred however relevant training can be provided to the right candidate:

• Towing trailers
• Use of ride-on and self-propelled mowers
• Application and safe storage of herbicides and fungicides and maintaining up to date records.
• Operating mini-excavators and other plant machinery.
• Grave digging using hand and mechanical diggers.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6 February 2022.

Interview date is to be confirmed by the Environmental Services Management.

A job description and person specification is attached.

If you do require further information on the post duties please contact Scott Chaloner on 01527 64252 ext. 3041 or Rob Shelton on 01527 64252 ext. 3603.

To apply please select the apply button at the end of this advert.

If you experience difficulties applying online then please contact HR Support on human.resources@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

CV's will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that unfortunately your application was not successful on this occasion.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all Sections of the Community