Parks Operative

We are currently working in connection with our Public Sector Client to recruit a Parks Operative in the Belfast area. This full time, temporary position with working hours from 7.30am - 4.30pm at a rate of 10.14 per hour. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Community Parks Manager or other appropriate officer to drive and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the allocated vehicle including, but not restricted to, van / trailer / tractor / ride on mower. Maintain the orderly condition of all locations, that is, sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, grass cutting, hedge cutting and pruning and the removal of litter, rubbish and hazardous materials and to carry out other cultural operations, for example, the planting of trees, shrubs and plants. Assist, as required, with the inspection of playgrounds, play equipment and parks furniture and to undertake litter collection duties associated with these facilities to ensure they are maintained to set quality and safety standards. Main Duties Include: Be responsible for any allocated vehicle and trailer Be responsible for the basic maintenance of allocated vehicle and ancillary equipment and to keep the vehicle and equipment clean. Load, unload vehicles and move equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, fertilisers, horticultural tools and sundries, etc. Use allocated technology and equipment such as digital cameras, communication and information systems, as required to enhance the postholder's ability to undertake their duties effectively and efficiently. Maintain buildings, including cleaning (sweeping, mopping and dusting), moving equipment and materials (tables, chairs etc). Maintain fine turf and grass areas such as bowling greens and cricket squares including maintenance of appropriate stock levels of equipment and materials. Assist with the preparation and running of events and activities on site. Collating information as required on users, for example, numbers attending. Provide Community Park Manager with all relevant information required for the preparation of statements and reports of evidence, to attend public liability claim hearings which involve the council and to attend court as required. Assist in on-the-job training and coaching, including apprentices and work placements. Undertake any other relevant duties as may from time to time be required. Essential criteria Must possess a full, current C1+E driving licence which enables them to drive vehicles, including vehicle and plant trailer, in Northern Ireland; Possess a full, current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC); One year's relevant experience Good computer literacy Excellent communication H&S Knowledge For more information on this role or any other vacancy please call us on 028 9023 4324. Responsibilities: We are currently working in connection with our Public Sector Client to recruit a Parks Operative in the Belfast area. This full time, temporary position with working hours from 7.30am - 4.30pm at a rate of 10.14 per hour. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Community Parks Manager or other appropriate officer to drive and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the allocated vehicle including, but not restricted to, van / trailer / tractor / ride on mower. Maintain the orderly condition of all locations, that is, sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, grass cutting, hedge cutting and pruning and the removal of litter, rubbish and hazardous materials and to carry out other cultural operations, for example, the planting of trees, shrubs and plants. Assist, as required, with the inspection of playgrounds, play equipment and parks furniture and to undertake litter collection duties associated with these facilities to ensure they are maintained to set quality and safety standards. Main Duties Include: Be responsible for any allocated vehicle and trailer Be responsible for the basic maintenance of allocated vehicle and ancillary equipment and to keep the vehicle and equipment clean. Load, unload vehicles and move equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, fertilisers, horticultural tools and sundries, etc. Use allocated technology and equipment such as digital cameras, communication and information systems, as required to enhance the postholder's ability to undertake their duties effectively and efficiently. Maintain buildings, including cleaning (sweeping, mopping and dusting), moving equipment and materials (tables, chairs etc). Maintain fine turf and grass areas such as bowling greens and cricket squares including maintenance of appropriate stock levels of equipment and materials. Assist with the preparation and running of events and activities on site. Collating information as required on users, for example, numbers attending. Provide Community Park Manager with all relevant information required for the preparation of statements and reports of evidence, to attend public l