Department of Place
Parks & Green Spaces
SEMI-SKILLED GARDENER
Band 4: £15,613 - £16,123 pa
1 x 37 hours per week (plus casual overtime for seasonal working pattern)
Established
Based at Wakefield Road Depot , Bradford
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.
The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.
To assist with the grounds maintenance duties within the Bradford South Area.
- To work as part of a team in delivering the grounds maintenance duties throughout the Bradford South area in parks and public open spaces and on the highway.
- Must have a current valid driving licence to drive vehicles up to 3.5 (category B).
- Should be familiar with general horticultural practices and be experienced with the use of ride on type mowing machinery and other powered pedestrian plant.
- To be able to work as part of a team and to work under your own initiative and be able to respond to written and verbal instruction.
- Working as part of the wider Parks & Green Spaces Service to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of high quality services throughout the Bradford District.
- Must be physically capable and be able to work on uneven terrain in all weathers.
For further information regarding this post please contact Brain Dobson, Senior Parks Officer at b.dobson@bradford.gov.uk
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
Closing date: 30th April 2018
Please find Job Profile attached: Semi-Skilled Gardener - JP.doc