Handyman jobs in Somerton

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager to carry out works on all areas for which the Town Council is responsible.

Key Responsibilities

• Estates maintenance
• Playground and street furniture inspections
• Assist with events
• Handyman work

Grounds Maintenance

• Carry out regular and programmed repair, grounds maintenance and inspections of all of the Council’s outdoor facilities, including property, public open spaces, outdoor play equipment and other public areas, etc.
• Carry out frequent scheduled and ad-hoc health and safety inspections of play areas, play equipment, street furniture etc.
• Maintain documentation for Play equipment inspections.
• Carry out programme for improvements and regular maintenance of open spaces.
• Carry out maintenance of hedges and trees in conjunction with arboricultural contractors.
• Carry out litter picking of parks and open spaces as required.
• Work on other related tasks and special projects, which may from time to time be necessary, as instructed by the Town Clerk or Operations Manager.
• Carry out seasonal planting to deliver quality floral displays throughout the year.
• Weeding, watering and maintenance of all planters and floral displays.
• Reporting defects to the office administrator to enter on Street Doctor.

Halse Road Cemetery

• Ensure the standards are maintained in all areas
• Maintenance including removal of excess soils and reseeding after burials, removal of dead flowers and spraying between headstones
• Mowing grass
• Maintenance of hedges/trees.
• Oversee burials and grave digging.

Depot

• Undertake daily safety checks and routine maintenance tasks on the Council’s vehicles, plant and equipment

Events

Civic/council events will require attendance as determined by the Town Clerk and/or the Operations Manager. This will require some weekends and time off in lieu will be given.

• To assist the Council in the operation of these events as required by providing/moving equipment, barriers etc and assisting with road closures.

Other Duties

The Council operates in a flexible way where all staff support each other across the team. The post holder is expected to share in this.

From time to time, during a local emergency such as flooding or major events, the post holder may be required to work outside of normal working hours.

Carry out other related tasks as may from time to time be necessary, as instructed by the Town Clerk or Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Good general education including numeracy and literacy
• Full Valid UK Driving Licence
• Relevant qualifications in grounds maintenance and/or horticulture desirable
• Good communication skills
• Basic knowledge and understanding of estates work
• Familiarity with appropriate H&S legislation
• Physical fitness and ability to access sites in all weathers
• Ability to work independently or with the minimum of supervision to a given work schedule
• Ability to work as apart of a team
• Handyman skills would be desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.18-£15.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• estates: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Brackley, Northamptonshire (preferred)

Work Location: In person