Grounds Operative (Grade C)

Who You Are

You are committed to maintaining a high-quality, clean, and sustainable environment in Monmouthshire. You have a proactive attitude towards health and safety, and are keen to provide excellent service to both internal and external clients. With a clean and current driving license, you have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You value diversity and equality, and are willing to respond to emergencies outside of standard working hours.

What the Job Involves

This role involves maintaining public open spaces, verges, schools, and contracted sites to ensure a high-quality and sustainable green environment. You will engage with external clients like Monmouthshire Housing Association and others, serving as the main point of contact. Activities include grass cutting, grave digging, maintaining sports facilities, landscaping, arboricultural work, litter picking, and responding to fly-tipping requests. You'll be engaged in grounds maintenance and may assist the street services team for local environmental quality maintenance. Seasonal working hours apply, and you are expected to handle emergency situations as needed.

Skills

• Grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Safe working practices and compliance with health and safety policies
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Clean driving license (HGV license if applicable)
• Operation of hand-held and ride-on equipment
• Commitment to high-quality service delivery
• Willingness for continuous learning and training
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours and respond to emergencies