Senior Greenspace Operative

Job Description

Essential         

Experience of supervising staff within a horticultural / greenkeeping / cemetery environment, full driving licence with two or more years tractor driving experience and operation of powered equipment connected to horticulture.

Desirable         

SVQ level 2 in Horticulture / Greenkeeping with certificates for pesticide application, tractor operation, mini digger operation, stone cutting, chainsaw operation, ride-on and pedestrian machinery.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 23rd February 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Week beginning 10th March 2025

Requirements

Position Title: Senior Greenspace Operative

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: No

Location: Stobhill Depot

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Summer/Winter Variation – Average 36 Hours

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £27,106.47 per annum.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.