Amenities Technician

Description:

Amenities Technician

Camborne, Cornwall

A local authority is seeking an Amenities Technician to join its Facilities team, supporting the maintenance of public spaces, green areas, buildings and Council-owned assets. This is a temporary role to cover sickness.

The technicians work on a rota basis in the following pattern:

Week 1 - 40 hours: , Monday to Thursday, Friday

Week 2 - 34 hours: Monday to Thursday, Friday off.

(30-minute break on all working days.)

Key Responsibilities

General maintenance of public spaces, buildings and facilities
Grass cutting and maintenance of footpaths and verges
Horticultural duties including planting, pruning, weeding and floral displays
Litter collection, recycling and pressure washing
Operating and maintaining tools, plant and machinery
Carrying out safety and compliance checks
Maintaining street furniture, memorials and amenity areas
Supporting play equipment inspections
Working with community groups and supporting local events
Maintaining appropriate records and following health & safety procedures

About You

Practical experience in landscaping, horticulture, building maintenance or a similar role
Good understanding of outdoor health & safety and risk assessment
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
Good communication skills and a positive approach to public enquiries
Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic
Full UK driving licence essential

Desirable: NVQ Level 2 Horticulture, strimming/brushcutting, First Aid, ROSPA, tractor or towing qualifications.

DBS check required.

If interested, please contact Louise at Berry Recruitment on (phone number removed).

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010