ES03 Horticultural specialist
Bromsgrove District Council
Post ref: TBC
Grade 5, SCP 14-19
£22,462 per annum, (pro rata if part time)
37 hours per week
Permanent

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 the right person to fill the job we have on offer so if you think you can meet the challenge of providing fast, efficient and quality services then read on…………..

We provide excellent working conditions and benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee benefit scheme, training, all protective clothing, annual leave entitlement of 24 days plus bank holidays increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service as well as having a flexible working approach.

Environmental Services Place has a vacancy for the following Operative: ES03 Horticultural specialist.

You will be part of the Place Teams based in Redditch who work on a geographical area basis. The successful candidate will be working in all areas of the town and will need to have a full UK driving licence, be physically fit and able to work on his/her own initiative to the specified job description. You will be required to support and work closely with the place coordinator. Duties to include the use of ride on mowers
Using hand tools and chainsaws for pruning/minor felling work
Weed killing – Knapsack and ATV quad spraying
Setting out, planting and aftercare of formalised beds
Pruning to create regenerative growth

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 21st September.
Interviews will be held In September. Dates to be confirmed.

If you require further information please contact Dave Kesterton on 01527 64252 ext. 3661 or Robert Brampton ext 2660

We regret that this vacancy is subject to restrictions i.e. to minimise compulsory redundancies, applications from redeployees will be considered and processed prior to any applications from internal candidates.

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

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

For a full list of all our current vacancies why not visit www.wmjobs.co.uk go to Our Employers tab and select Bromsgrove & Redditch Councils