Job Description

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing public open spaces? Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference in your community? If so, we would love to hear from you!


We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Environment Service Operative to join our Environment Service team on a part-time 22.5 hour per week contract. This hands-on role is vital in supporting Newquay Town Council's efforts to maintain and improve the town's open spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

To be competent in the use of a range of horticulture related machinery and equipment and to undertake any further training required for new or unfamiliar equipment Carrying out grass cutting on various sites throughout the town Taking pride in your delivery of the entire range of grounds maintenance operations in line with best practice to the highest standards of horticulture Carrying out pre-visual safety inspection and the day-to-day maintenance of horticulture related machinery, such as the daily checking of oil levels/greasing The installation and removal of Electronic Speed Awareness signs in designated areas Carrying out minor tree works To work alongside and assist appointed volunteer groups in the delivery of community projects Participation in the clearance of litter, weeds etc from all areas including designated footpaths and that all bins are emptied and maintained Assistance in events management including marshalling duties, traffic management, signage barriers etc. these duties will require you to carry out weekend and evening work on occasion Assisting the Environment & Facilities Service Managers to ensure compliance regimes application to Council buildings and facilities are adhered to, with the ability to carry out these duties in their absence Carry out cleaning tasks to support the Facilities Service on an ad-hoc basis

Benefits:

Competitive Salary Cycle to Work and Techschemes: Get discounts off Bicycles, Bicycle accessories, Tech, Gadgets and much more! 25 Days Annual Leave in addition to Public and Bank Holidays. This rises to 28 Days Annual Leave after 5 years service. Continuous service does apply and previous service within a Local Authority will count Opportunity to make a positive impact in a thriving coastal community!

Join us in shaping a bright future for Newquay and its residents. Your experience can make a significant contribution to our community's success. Apply today and be a part of our journey!

Please note that depending on the number of applicants received, this role may close earlier than the deadline.