Estates Maintenance Operative

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and resourceful person to join our small but dedicated Council team as Estates Maintenance Operative to provide the best services we can for our local community. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining areas within the town that the town council are responsible for, including the cemetery, parks, buildings and allotments.

They will also have responsibility for keeping the parks and town centre free of litter and emptying bins. The successful applicant will have previous experience of grounds, tree and hedge maintenance, or similar; experience of using mechanical equipment for grounds keeping and parks maintenance; practical experience in several areas of maintenance such as basic joinery, painting, equipment maintenance and servicing; and be able to operate power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.

The job will also involve putting the bins out for collection on a Sunday and returning them on a Monday morning, and attending an evening Estates Committee meeting several times a year.

This is a unique sector and a varied and interesting role, with significant interaction with members of the public and Councillors. The Council are keen to appoint someone with local knowledge who is able to work off their own initiative and has the physical stamina to perform manual labour outdoors in various weather conditions.

Salary range: SCP 17-23 (£15.58-£17.29 per hour)
Hours: 25-30 hours per week

If you wish to have an informal chat about this post, please call the Town Clerk Michelle Moss on 07578 422667, or the Chair of Estates Committee, Cllr Stephen Hodson on 07775 666396.

Applications should be submitted via CV with covering letter and emailed to
clerk@caistortowncouncil.gov.uk or post to Town Clerk, Caistor Town Council, Town Hall, 14 High St, Caistor, Lincs LN7 6TX.

The closing date for applications is 25th November 2024, and it is expected that interviews will be held during the first week of December.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.