Job Description

Horticultural Workshop Fitter - NJC 17- 19

About the role....

Our Horticultural Workshop Fitter role is based at Park Road Depot. The key part of the role is the provision of various repair and maintenance related duties, working with small plant machinery and grounds maintenance equipment up to large tractors and specialist steep gradient cutting machines.



You will be part of a multi functioning team who all work together to provide a valued service, keeping our fleet safely in operation.



Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant. We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year. You'll get a generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous local government service. You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including the ability to use our cycle to work scheme. We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

You must have...

A full manual driving licence Effective oral and written communication skills An appropriate City & Guilds motor vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent Experience in light welding Experience in vehicle and equipment recovery Experience in maintaining and repairing horticultural equipment.

It's time to apply!

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Matty Welsh on 0191 433 7439