Green Team Operative- Fixed Term Contract

About The Role

This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Tower Hamlets is a culturally diverse borough where the Green Team Operative will take a lead role in the horticultural maintenance of parks and open spaces throughout the borough. The Council is committed to improving the quality of its green spaces and the Green Team Operative will support this aim.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices, so that designated sites are prepared and maintained to a high standard of horticulture and overall appearance.
• Support the implementation of improvements to designated sites and the associated preparation for local and national award schemes.
• Undertake basic maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery, identifying and reporting defects.
• Deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner, answering questions relating to the parks and noting and reporting any complaints to the Operations Leader.
• Participate in the delivery of horticultural and ecological based community events and activities such as tree planting, bulb planting and clean up days.

Requirements

Driving licence essential

• Knowledge of issues relating to parks and open spaces.
• Knowledge of First Aid necessary to protect public safety and the infrastructure of the park.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety pertaining to parks and open spaces and the safe use of pesticides.
• Working knowledge of plants, bedding schemes and fine turf maintenance.
• Experience of working in a front line grounds maintenance service.
• Experience of maintaining green spaces to a high standard.
• Experience working alone and as a member of a team.
• Experience in the use of appropriate grounds maintenance tools and machinery.
• Able to operate and carry out routine maintenance of horticultural machinery, tools and equipment.

Equal Opportunities

Tower Hamlets has a zero tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity. We also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.