Grounds Maintenance Person
Full Time 37 Hours per week
SCP 7-12: £25,584 – £27,711 (£13.26 – £14.36 per hour)
Depending on experience and qualifications
| We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Greenspaces team to assist the Town Council with the upkeep of its open spaces and properties. Buckingham Town Council manages parks, play areas, the cemetery and other assets within the town. This is a varied role which includes with both grounds and property maintenance. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with good practical skills for this largely outdoor role. A background in landscaping or horticulture is desirable, but not essential, as training will be given, but a full driving licence is essential. |
| The main tasks will include: Maintaining and repairing the Town Council’s parks and green spaces, properties and assets. Carrying out ground’s maintenance and horticultural tasks, including the use of machinery for hedge cutting and grass cutting. Carrying out maintenance and burial duties at the cemetery. Help in setting up, running and clearing Town Council events including assisting in the implementation of road closures. Dealing with queries from members of the public in a polite and helpful manner. The role is a full-time position, and there are times when flexibility is required due to events as well as some weekend work. Due to the nature of the role, all grounds maintenance staff are subject to health surveillance to ensure they are physically able to complete their duties. The Council offers membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Buckingham Town Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Estates Manager Lee Phillips on 01280 816426. The application form should be completed in full, and shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the form. CVs will not be accepted. Application packs are available from www.buckingham-tc.gov.uk or by calling 01280 816426 and should be submitted either by post to: Private and Confidential – Estates Manager Buckingham Town Council Buckingham Centre Verney Close Buckingham MK18 1JP or by email to: Greenspaces@buckingham-tc.gov.uk Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 11am |
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