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Waterbody Technician

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Taylors Lane Depot, Oldbury B69 2BW
Salary
Band D, SCP 9-17 (£20,903 - £24,491 pro rata) (£10.83 - £12.69 per hour)
Closing date
15 Jan 2021
Reference
SAND000004966

Job Details

The Grounds and Estate Maintenance team, based at Taylors Lane, Oldbury provides a broad range of horticultural services to locations across the Borough. Tasks include grass cutting, weed management, bed and shrub maintenance, as well as sports field preparation and maintenance.

We are seeking to recruit 1 x permanent ‘Waterbody Technician’. This is a new role within the organisation.

The postholder will mainly be required to work on, in and near water to undertake various tasks to maintain inland waterbodies including vegetation management, removal of waste/debris, weed control and wildlife management, including the removal of animal/waterfowl/fish carcases where required, and assisting with the response to spillage and flooding. The postholder must be prepared and able to work adjacent to water, enter waterbodies using appropriate equipment, and work using a boat. The postholder will also provide support for other Grounds and Estate Maintenance teams as required.

You must:

  • have the ability to read and write, and accurately record and report information.
  • have the ability to undertake arithmetic calculations, take and record accurate measurements, and interpret numerical information.
  • have the experience of working on, in or near water
  • have experience of working in a horticultural environment.
  • have the knowledge of risks and procedures when working on, in or near water.
  • have the knowledge of vegetation management and weed control on, in or near water.
  • have a good understanding of Health and Safety including COSHH, Risk Assessments, Working at Height, and Safe Methods of Work.

The Post holder must successfully achieve the following qualifications/training within 3 months of appointment if not already held:

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (formerly PA1)
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (formerly PA6) and on or near water (AW)
  • ROSPA Safety at Inland Water Sites

The post holder will also be required to drive a manual 3.5 tonne vehicle (the ability to tow a trailer would be advantageous)

Interested? If you meet our requirements, we want to hear from you.

Interviews will only be offered to candidates who can clearly demonstrate through their application form, that they meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Interviews: Scheduled for Friday 5th February 2021 at Taylors Lane Depot – face to face with Social Distancing measures in place.          

ALL Applications via WM Jobs.

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

Hours 

37 hours per week

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

Supporting documents
Personnel Specification
Job Description
Information for Applicants

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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