Job Vacancy CBC243117 - Environmental Services Officer
Reference: CBC243117
Salary details: £24,294 to £25,979 per year
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week (32/42 Seasonal Split)
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Environmental Services
CBC243117- Job description and person specification.
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We are currently looking for a suitable candidate to join our Environmental Services Team.
Environmental Services Officers are part of the team responsible for keeping the public realm of Chesterfield maintained. The post involves grounds maintenance activities such as:
- mowing grass
- verges
- parks
- and open spaces
- hand and mechanically sweeping roads and footpaths
- emptying litter and dog waste bins
- litter picking
There may also be opportunities to undertake some specialist tasks such as fine turf maintenance, pitch maintenance and drainage works.
Our ideal candidate for this post will have a background in one of the following, grounds maintenance, street cleansing, or comparable sectors.
You will be required to work some weekend and bank holidays on a rota basis, so flexibility is essential. We also operate a seasonal working system which involves working longer hours in the summer and shorter hours in the winter.
You will need to be a proactive and positive person who can be helpful and friendly to our local community and who will contribute to all the activities we undertake. You will have a positive influence on the reputation of the service.
This role will involve driving council vehicles, so a full driving licence is essential.
For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please contact Tom Shaw, Environmental Services Operational Co-Ordinator, on 01246 959438 or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
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Closing date: 20 October 2024
Provisional interview date: 29 October 2024
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