General Driver/Grounds Maintenance Worker

• Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (PAYE)
• Location: Rochdale Council, Green Lanes, Heywood, OL10
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months)

Rochdale Council are looking for a General Driver/Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our team. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including the maintenance of parks and countryside areas, event management, and educational program development. The ideal candidate will have a valid full UK Driving Licence and experience in grounds maintenance or a similar field.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Responsible for the control of income and expenditure within the Service, assisting with budgetary preparations, and administering payment systems including the collection of monies.
• Manage the development of a safe, inviting environment, encouraging responsible behaviour, dealing with complaints, and identifying potential problems.
• Liaise with the Community Safety Team and local Police regarding safety, security, and anti-social behaviour.
• Comply with wildlife and countryside acts, manage invasive species, and maintain ecological aspects of the areas.
• Provide a Welcome Host approach, promoting awareness of the nature of the area and environmental issues through activities, walks, talks, etc.
• Organise, promote, and operate events within the park or countryside area.
• Maintain and develop educational/interpretive information and promote parks and countryside areas through various media.
• Develop and deliver educational programmes to standards such as the National Curriculum, working in partnership with schools and other agencies.
• Undertake and coordinate day-to-day maintenance of parks and countryside managed areas.
• Patrol managed areas to assure the safety of visitors and monitor service standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or a similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in handling budgetary responsibilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety standards.

Benefits:

To apply for this General Driver/Grounds Maintenance Worker position, please send your cv to