public realm improvement operative.

Location: Bridgend (Bridgend County Borough Council)
Shifts: Monday - Friday (37 Hours per week)
Duration: Initially 5 months

Who are you?

• An experienced professional with a background in horticulture, grounds maintenance, street cleansing, or other Public Realm Improvement activities.
• A highly organized individual who can work on their own initiative and with minimum supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a clear understanding of health and safety practices in respect of Public Realm services.
• An excellent communicator who can liaise with the public, partners, stakeholders, and other staff in a positive way.
• Experienced in using hand tools, light power tools, plant, and equipment needed for Public Realm tasks.
• Essential: Qualified to City and Guilds Phase 2 in a related horticultural/grounds maintenance discipline or equivalent, or an ability to demonstrate competence through experience.
• Essential: Hold a valid clean UK driving licence.
• Essential: Appropriate certification in NPTC pesticide application, Traffic management certification (to facilitate Chapter 8 installation), and Chainsaw operation, or a willingness to undertake the necessary training to obtain these once in post.

What will you be doing?

• Carrying out a range of tasks within the Public Realm Improvement Programme, including graffiti removal, vegetation management, horticulture, and gardening.
• Being responsible for the safekeeping and proper operation of hand tools, power tools, and equipment, and reporting any damage or defects.
• Monitoring contractors engaged by the Service to undertake specialist work when required.
• Ensuring all appropriate health and safety measures and precautions are taken in accordance with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Applying pesticides as required and supporting environmental or community initiatives by the Council or its partners.
• Working outside normal hours and weekends when necessary to satisfy the needs of the service.

What do we offer you?

• A secure and impactful 5-month agreement within the public sector.
• A collaborative and supportive environment within the Green Spaces & Sustainability team.
• The opportunity to work for an organization dedicated to maintaining high standards across the Public Realm.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.