Operative - Kelso Depot - SBO10201

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Grade: 3H

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Hourly Rate: £14.25 - £15.21

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Salary: £27,497.31 - £29,349.42 per annum

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Hours: 37

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Contract Duration: Permanent

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Role Purpose\n

You’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated Parks and Environment Team that keeps
\n essential council services running smoothly.
\n Your work will directly contribute to a safe and comfortable environment for service users.
\n Duties include General Grounds Maintenance
\n Grass Cutting
\n Shrub and tree pruning
\n weed control application
\n Litter picking
\n Emptying bins
\n Assisting with other departments including:
\n Grave digging
\n Cleaning toilet
\n Generally keeping the towns and villages tidy

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Essential\n

A basic education (Numeracy and literacy)
\n Grass cutting machinery knowledge

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A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

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Informal Enquiries\n

Informal enquiries may be made to Eric Briggs by telephone on +441835828349 or by email at [email protected].

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Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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