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RECRUITMENT PACK

VACANCY INFORMATION & BENEFITS

GRADE: 3 – (SCP 10-11 / £15,238-£15,507) TYPE: 37 Hours per week (Full Time) This is on a rota basis across 7 days Contract Type Initially Fixed Term (18 Months). This is subject to a review of the service after 12 months after which notice will be given that the role either becomes permanent, or would end at the 18 month point (giving 6 months notice). Annual Leave 23 days (in addition to bank and public holidays) Pension Auto-enrolled into NEST after probationary period (3% Employer’s contribution) Other Benefits  Uniform  Use of Council Enforcement Vehicle when on duty within Newquay (subject to full clean driving license and meeting insurance conditions) Other information  This post is full time.  The Council requires that the post holder is not engaged in any other employment without expressed written consent from the Council.  The hours of work will be across 7 days a week and so some evening and weekend work will need to be undertaken  The post-holder may be required to work on bank holidays. JOB DESCRIPTION

Post title: Open Spaces Operative Service: Facilities and Open Spaces Responsible to: Open Spaces Supervisor Responsible for: N/A Job purpose To work proactively as the Town Council’s primary response to tackling open spaces issues that cannot be addressed by other authorities or are enhancements to the baseline work of other responsible authorities. Main duties / responsibilities 1. To be aware of your responsibility under Health & Safety law, taking reasonable care of yourself, your colleagues, other contractors and members of the public at all times whilst at work, you should be familiar with the process of risk assessment, comply with safe systems of work and should actively promote a safety culture within the workplace.

2. To work with the Open Spaces supervisor to Risk Assess all Town Council Open Spaces assets including play areas, picnic areas, car parks, gardens and footpaths.

3. To adopt necessary measures to be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions to ensure continuity and service targets are met.

4. To take pride in your delivery of the entire range of open spaces maintenance operations in line with best practice to the highest standards of horticulture, constantly striving for continuous improvement.

5. To keep yourself up to date with the licenses and qualifications needed to use the range of horticulture related machinery and equipment, to notify the Open Spaces Supervisor of training that is needed, of licenses and qualifications that are about to expire (in good time) and to ensure you have the necessary knowledge to competency use unfamiliar equipment.

6. To carry out a pre-use visual safety inspection and the day to day maintenance of horticulture related machinery, such as the daily checking of oil levels/ greasing.

7. To not use defective machinery and report defects.

8. To ensure tools and items of equipment are kept clean, sharp and stored safely/securely. To not use defective tools or equipment and report defects. 9. To participate in the clearance of litter, weeds etc. from all areas, including designated footpaths and that all bins are emptied maintained.

10. To carry out minor tree works.

11. To store, handle and apply pesticides in line with your training and best practice, being aware of environmental impacts and keeping the necessary records.

12. To assist with event management including, marshaling duties, traffic management, signage, barriers etc., and these duties will require you to carry out weekend and evening working on occasions.

13. To assist the Council’s officers with the inspection of properties (as relevant) and open spaces, to ensure the compliance regimes applicable to Council buildings, facilities and open spaces are adhered to, with the ability to carry out these duties in those officer’s absence.

14. To take part in the removal of excess seaweed in accordance with protocols for designated beaches, when required.

15. To maintain, replace and install new seats, shelters, notice boards and other street furniture as directed.

16. To work alongside and assist appointed volunteer groups in the delivery of community projects. This may involve supervising such groups and individuals from time to time.

17. To drive Council vehicles in a courteous and safe manner, ensuring all are kept clean and tidy

18. To adhere at all times to the policies and instructions of the Council.

19. To undertake training and be prepared to support the Enforcement Officer in the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the Public if breaches are witnessed.

20. The above list is an example of the duties and there will be other duties that might reasonably be required within the general scope of the post. Key relationships The post holder may have contact with the general public as well as internal colleagues, including the CCTV Manager, Enforcement Officer, Facilities Staff, Town Clerk’s Office Staff, Open Spaces Supervisor and the Town Clerk. This job description is based on current duties and is subject to annual review as part of appraisal or as and when it is deemed necessary in consultation with the post holder. PERSON SPECIFICATION The person specification is a picture of skills, knowledge and experience required to carry out the job. It has been used to draw up the advert and will also be used in the short- listing and interview process for this post. You should demonstrate on your application form how you meet the following essential criteria.

Code Education and Training Essential or Identified Desirable by ET1 A qualification in amenity horticulture or E equivalent proven experience. ET2 NPTC, PA1/PA6A Chemical application E ET3 Lantra Ride-on mowing machinery E ET4 Lantra Pedestrian mowing machinery E ET5 Lantra Brushcutter/Strimmer E ET6 Manual handling training/qualification(s) E ET7 Relevant training in repairing/replacing of D benches. ET8 Current Health and Safety and First Aid D Certificates Certification and ET9 Chainsaw operator CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, D Application CS40, CS41. Form ET10 NPTC Pedestrian mowing machinery D ET11 NPTC Brushcutter/Strimmer D ET12 NPTC Ride-on mowing machinery D ET13 Lantra/NPTC Mini Digger operation D ET14 ROSPA Play equipment inspection qualifiaction D ET15 Lantra/NPTC Tractor driving and associated D implements ET16 Chapter 8 Signing/Lighting & Guarding. D ET17 IPAF MEWP Operator. D

Code Experience, skills and knowledge Essential or Identified Desirable by ES1 Good interpersonal skills including the ability to E act with tact, sensitivity and diplomacy. ES2 Ability to learn and be adaptable to changes in E procedures and technology. ES3 Proven ability of supervising staff in undertaking E open spaces works. ES4 Good Literacy and numeracy. E ES5 Ability to learn quickly and obtain/keep up to E date with relevant training in regards to horticulture, health and safety, open spaces and machine operation/manual handling. ES6 A passionate interest in amenity horticulture, E Application with demonstrable experience. form, pre- ES7 Competent in the use of a wide variety of E interview industry related tools machinery and equipment. assessment ES8 Knowledge of Tree and shrub pruning E and techniques. interview ES9 Ability to work effectively lone or as part of a E team. ES10 Knowledge or experience in the undertaking of E Risk Assessments for open spaces works, play grounds, play equipment and relevant activities. ES11 Knowledge of general maintenance works E including replacing/repairing benches, preparing and painting railings/posts, repairing signs and fencing . ES12 Working knowledge of regulations surrounding D the use of chemicals, strimmers, working at height, working on or near the highway and around the public. ES13 Knowledge of statutory testing requirements of D facilities and infrastructure i.e. break tests of catenary wires for lighting. ES14 Demonstrable knowledge of environmental best D practise techniques. ES15 Demonstrable knowledge of ecological best D practise. ES16 Qualified in Traffic Management. D ES17 Local knowledge of Newquay. D ES18 Experience of working with or within a Town or D Parish Council setting, with knowledge of how Town/Parish Council’s operate.

Code Personal qualities Essential or Identified Desirable by P1 Risk adverse and always thinking safety first. E P2 Strong customer and community focus. E P3 Proven ability to maintain confidentiality at all E times. P4 Enthusiastic and self-motivated. E P5 Ability to act corporately in all circumstances. E P6 Displays accountability and responsibility. E P7 Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines E and to cope with problems calmly and effectively and to manage your workload. P8 Methodical and well organised with a good work E ethic. P9 Positive ‘can do’ attitude and able to use own E initiative to react to situations and deliver a quality service at all times. P10 Strives for constant improvement E P11 Ability to pass on skills to junior team members E and supervise volunteers and any future Application apprentice posts (as relevant). form, pre- P12 To have the fitness level to carry out the duties of E the post. interview P13 To be willing to carry out regular programmed E assessment activities including grass cutting on a variety of and sites throughout the town, with the ability to work interview diligently and efficiently both as part of a team and when appropriate on your own initiative. P14 Willing to work irregular hours including E weekends and bank holidays and being ‘on-call’ P15 Flexibility to cover a diversity of roles within the E Open Spaces Team. P16 Contributes positively to the success of the team, E above promoting oneself. P17 Passionate about promoting Newquay. D P18 A desire to progress within the organisation. D P19 Shows a desire to take on additional D responsibility. P20 Innovative in dealing with problems to find D solutions. P21 Comes forward with suggestions for improvement D and works with colleagues and councillors to find solutions to problems.

Code Additional information Essential or Identified Desirable by A1 Physical fitness for undertaking the duties of the E Certificates, post. application A2 There is a No Smoking Policy on all Council sites E form, and within all Council vehicles. interview A3 Your normal place of work will be the Town E Clerk’s Office, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill. A4 Full, clean driving licence. E A5 Clean current full driving license with categories D B, B+E, C1, C1+E A6 You may be called upon to assist in road closure D management (approx. 5 x per year). This involves transporting, putting out and supervising signs and cones as well as marshalling. Full training will be given. A7 During the summer there is a significant influx of D visitors, which means roads in and around Newquay become extremely congested. Where the post holder resides is therefore something the Council will need to consider in order to ensure the potholder can effectively manage their time.

DOCUMENT VERSION: March 2017

Link to Newquay Town Council website for Application Form: www.newquaycouncil.co.uk/jobs