Grounds Maintenance/Handyperson

 

Caistor Town Council has a vacancy for a dedicated and hardworking person to join our team as Grounds maintenance/Handyperson to ensure the upkeep, safety, and presentation of public spaces, town council properties, and recreational areas including the cemetery, parks, buildings and allotments.  The role is for 25 hours per week.

Specialism Site Director Area Other Councils Job Category Maintenance Technician General Location Lincolnshire Salary SCP 17-23 (£15.58 - £17.29 per hour) Contract Type Permanent Appointment Type Part-time Closing Date 17/03/2025 Job Reference 23701 print this job Apply NowSend to a Friend

The job will involve:

some mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, spraying; maintaining our play areas and equipment; building maintenance work; litter picking and sweeping.

The successful applicant will have:

previous experience of maintaining green spaces; experience of using petrol mowers and power tools; practical experience in several areas of maintenance such as basic joinery, painting, equipment maintenance and servicing; ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely and effectively; physical fitness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence

This is a unique sector and a varied and interesting role, with significant interaction with members of the public and Councillors. The job will involve attending an evening Estates Committee meeting several times a year.

Please click the link for more details: https://caistor.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/download/42/re-advertised---vacancy-for-estates-maintenance-operative

If you wish to have an informal chat about this post, please call the Town Clerk Michelle Moss 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 17th March 2025, but we reserve the right to close the application date prior to this.

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.