Grounds Person

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Salary: £24,054 – £26,845 (subject to qualification and experience) plus generous Pension Scheme

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Full Time

Location: Bracknell

Closing date:Midnight 14th May 2023

Bracknell Town Council is responsible for the management and maintenance of recreational facilities across Bracknell Town. The Town Council is the largest of six Parish Councils within Bracknell Forest.

Working as a Grounds person you will be helping to maintain the Council’s grounds and keep play equipment in good order, for the use and enjoyment of the public.

The ideal candidate for this position will have grounds maintenance experience alongside customer service skills. You will be used to working outdoors. Candidates must be willing to work flexibly including on occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the job. You will be able to lift and undertake heavy manual tasks and be familiar with working outdoors. Experience of ground equipment maintenance would be an advantage along with a sound knowledge of risk management. Relevant qualifications i.e., PA1/PA6, LANTRA base machine operations would be desirable, but training will be available for the right person

For an informal discussion please contact Ian Evans, Recreational Facilities Manager via Ian.Evans@bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk

Please read the Application Pack fully before applying for this job. It contains information you will need to refer to when applying. Not referring to this information is likely to reduce your chances of success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,054.00-£26,845.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bracknell, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Grounds Person