About the job

Key information

• Salary: £28,163 – £30,060 (depending on experience)
• Working Hours: Average 37 hpw (42 hpw April – October and 32hpw November – March)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Based at the Town Council Depot in Wellington and working around Wellington and surrounding areas
• Closing date: 10 January 2025
• Two roles available

What will I be doing?

To be part of the new Town Council Open Spaces Team delivering a high quality, responsive service, ensuring high standards of work and that it operates safely and effectively.

The team will be responsible for the maintenance and improvements of all public opens spaces in the town including the Grade II Heritage Listed Wellington Park, The Playing Field, the Recreation Ground and all play areas in the town as well as The Green Corridor land stretching from Tonedale through The Basins to Rockwell Green.

We are looking for people who can work on their own initiative, take pride in their work and are willing to go the extra mile to make Wellington a great place to live, work and visit.

Occasional weekend and bank holiday working will be required for which additional payments or time off in lieu will be given.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will need to have:

• Experience in grounds maintenance
• Experience of using a range of grounds maintenance tools, equipment and vehicles and ride on mower.
• Full UK driver’s licence
• Trailer licence.
• Ideally hold NVQ level 2 or above in Horticulture but not essential

Supporting documents and information

For an informal conversation about the role contact Darren Hill 07398 016651, darren@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk

Application form (no CVs) and further details available from 01823 662855 or info@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk

Apply on the Wellington Town Council website