Job Description

*The closing date for this position is the 4th December 2025*
Team Leader/Driver
Bann Rd, Castlewellan BT31
Temporary (Approx 16 weeks)
14.52 per hour
36 hours per week
Main Purpose
Working in all weather conditions, the postholder will act as a working team leader for a small unit whose responsibilities include the maintenance of the full range of the Council's parks, garden's and open spaces.
Main Roles and Responsibilities * Undertake a full range of supervisory duties as assigned by the direct line Supervisor.

• Responsibility for the control of staff as directed by the direct line Supervisor. These duties will include:
• Control of all equipment allocated to the squad and proving detailed reports of any items damaged, lost etc.
• Ensure proper use of equipment allocated to their team.
• Assist in the preparation of timesheets, documentation and other administrative duties as required by Line Manager.
• On site supervision and direction of team in relation to work activity and control of equipment to ensure compliance with all regulations to Health and Safety at Work and ensuring that good working practices are maintained.
• Report to the relevant Officer all alleged accidents/incidents at work or any breach of disciplinary or grievance within their team.
• Ensure that the standard of work is maintained to a satisfactory level.
• Team Leader to be responsible for ensuring high standard of conduct and adherence to Council procedures.
• Lead the skilled horticultural/arboricultural/fine turf/play area operations in either mobile or static squad.
• Undertake work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces, i.e. general maintenance of these areas e.g. grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, constructional labouring work, erection and dismantling of sports and other equipment, cleaning e.g. Council buildings such as changing rooms and toilets.
• Identify and cultivate a wide range of trees and shrubs and be able to take remedial action for the control of growth, pests and diseases, with a wide range of horticultural tools and sundries in accordance with best practice.
• Patrol and attendance activities, maintain and enforce Council bylaws, collection and issuing of tickets, and maintenance of orderly conduct by the public.
• To assist in day to day liaison with client monitoring officers, members of the public, community groups and the PSNI
• Horticultural operations e.g. planting, pruning, seeding, turfing and general grounds maintenance, basic setting out and marking of sports areas.
• Drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles. Duties will include:
• vehicle checks (for example, oil and water checks),
• required routine maintenance and cleaning,
• transportation of goods equipment and personnel,
• assisting in the loading and unloading of vehicles,
• using mechanical aids where appropriate, completion of associated paperwork.
• Be familiar in the use of telecommunications equipment in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation.

10.Operate a wide range of grounds maintenance and light plant machinery, which may include tractors and tractor-mounted equipment.
Essential Criteria:
(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI td require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)

• Current valid driving licence minimum C1
• Current valid driving licence minimum C1+ E
• A good knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to the operation of C1 vehicles
• Able to work with minimum supervision using their own initiative
• Able to work in a team environment
• Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post
• at least one years relevant work experience in each of the following areas:
• supervising and managing staff to provide a high standard of customer service in a customer facing environment; and
• ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation including maintaining and recording cleanliness of working and public areas

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.
**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. **
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between 16 - 32 depending on clearance level.

Skills Required