Total 6 maintenance repair job vacancies in Maintenance / Repair category in gillingham me8 0pz

Your new company
Southend City Council are currently recruiting a team of gardeners to assist the Parks Operations in undertaking the maintenance work in public parks, recreational grounds, sports grounds / golf Courses, floral displays, landscaped areas and similar open spaces within the Borough of Southend's Cemetery & Crematorium.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated to ensure the highest aesthetic standards through a practical frontline approach, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Your new role
Join the Parks Department to assist with the maintenance work in our green flag parks, recreational grounds, landscaped areas, and open spaces, which include highway verges, shrub and rose beds.

The team are seeking candidates to join them in a long-term contract position with full-time hours (37- 42 hours per week).

Hours of work will be on a flexible rota, but it will generally be 7am - 4pm Monday-Thursday and 7am - 3.30pm on a Friday. Weekend work may be required, but will be based on a shift rotation. There are four ground maintenance depots: Belfairs; Priory Park; Chalkwell Park; and Great Wakering. You will be working in the vicinity of one of these sites to carry out your day's work.

Duties will include all

• Grass cutting.
• Edging of grass areas.
• Hedges, Shrubs and Rose beds.
• The preparation and planting of the summer / winter bedding.
• Summer & Winter sports maintenance.
• Marking out summer / winter sports pitches.
• Weed spraying.
• Littering and bin emptying.
• Opening and closing of sports pavilions.
• Cleaning of toilets and other council facilities

What you'll need to succeed
A suitable applicant would ideally have experience of working within the park's environment, general labouring, landscaping or outdoor work. Experience in this sector will ideally demonstrate your reliability for the hours of work and working outside. If you are a driver, this would be advantageous.
The Council is an equal-opportunities employer. They welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
What you'll get in return
A competitive hourly pay and experience in the ground maintenance sector
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Technical: The Technician will be expected to maintain and possess knowledge of the full range of procedures associated with their trade as well as the departmental operational procedures and model. The Technician will have attained as a minimum their level 3 trade / profession related qualification; as well as a level 2 trade / profession qualification in the opposing trade (Electrical/Mechanical or Mechanical/Electrical). The Technician must be able to demonstrate significant experience as a tradesperson / craftsperson etc. In addition to trade qualifications, the Technician will be required to undertake training and appointment as a competent person in two disciplines (for example, medical gases and ventilation) as well as having undertaken the training for Authorised person in both those same disciplines (however, will not be required to be appointed in this role). All CP and AP qualifications will need to be maintained in date throughout the period of employment. An expectation will exist for the Technician to not only be familiar with the safe and proper use of all tools and equipment associated with their trades but additionally to be aware of new tools, equipment or practices entering general use; with a view as to their relevancy to the organisation. This will include aspects such as working at height, ladders, testing and monitoring equipment, building management systems etc. In addition to this there will be mandatory annual training requirements that form a part of both the departmental and organisational requirements, it will be the responsibility of the Technician to ensure that they make or agree time for this to be undertaken. The Technician will be required to undertake, employ and review risk assessments such as qualitative, generic, site-specific, and dynamic; as well as implementing the practical and theoretical aspects of LOTO and permit to work systems. The Technician will need to be able to effectively communicate technical issues, safety requirements and situations to the rest of the team, department, and organisation. The Technician will be expected to problem solve any technical issues found, undertake fault diagnosis, assess the safety of any situation including risks, implications and mitigations and advise on actions to be taken forwards or improvements that can be made. In addition to the above communication elements, the Technician needs to be able to undertake the planning and scheduling of works or activities that may result in major interruptions, as well as co-ordinating the work of various contractors and in-house teams. Autonomy is a significant aspect of the role. Whilst some work may be scheduled a significant portion of work will be of a reactive nature requiring self-management of time. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

To assist with Estates maintenance activities, which may be demanding or non-routine. To be able to carry out minor works and routine planned maintenance activities, as directed by the Estates Management Team. Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards, policies and procedures, while taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment. Exchange routine information to inform colleagues, staff, patients and contractors. Possible travel between Trust sites

Provision of a high quality and effective maintenance service on all engineering plant, systems, equipment and the completion and rectification of planned and reactive maintenance works in line with the Service Specification response times and estimated times programmed within the PPM system. Completion of all designated maintenance tasks in line with statutory requirements, and to a high standard, which is acceptable to the Client Trusts. Reconciliation of completed planned and reactive work into the PPM system in an accurate and timely manner through either a paper based works docket system and/or an electronic personal device application (PDA) system. Provision of support and advice on improvements to existing installations and associated equipment and also in terms of enhancement of working practices. Provision of a deputising role in support of Team Leaders. This may require participation in meetings, communication with Contractors and advice on site arrangements and engineering systems issues in relation to surveys by external agencies and surveyors. Provision of assistance for colleagues and line management in the event of significant events where additional maintenance attendance is required.

Provision of a high quality and effective maintenance service on all engineering plant, systems, equipment and the completion and rectification of planned and reactive maintenance works in line with the Service Specification response times and estimated times programmed within the PPM system. Completion of all designated maintenance tasks in line with statutory requirements, and to a high standard, which is acceptable to the Client Trusts. Reconciliation of completed planned and reactive work into the PPM system in an accurate and timely manner through either a paper based works docket system and/or an electronic personal device application (PDA) system. Provision of support and advice on improvements to existing installations and associated equipment and also in terms of enhancement of working practices. Provision of a deputising role in support of Team Leaders. This may require participation in meetings, communication with Contractors and advice on site arrangements and engineering systems issues in relation to surveys by external agencies and surveyors. Provision of assistance for colleagues and line management in the event of significant events where additional maintenance attendance is required.

Apprentices support qualified Craftspersons in the maintenance, operation, and repair of systems. They assist with duties such as installation, fault finding, repair and maintenance tasks to ensure the effective operation of equipment and estates. The level of direct involvement and autonomy will typically scale across an apprentices employment in line with their skill, experience and training level. The nature of hospital work sites ranges from commercial level infrastructure through to industrial level infrastructure and therefore requires all operatives to possess a high degree of training and expertise in its maintenance and operation. In addition to this, many of our customers are vulnerable adults and children, whom may be more susceptible to injury, harm or death should these operations or maintenance functions be poorly or incorrectly undertaken. The purpose of incorporating apprentices within the team is to provide a pathway for non-qualified individuals to enter the National Health workforce and attain the skills, qualifications and experience required to be considered a competent craftsperson, with the result yielding to progression opportunities and a potential career. Training typically takes 3 or more years to complete before being ready for promotion. Please refer to the JD/PS for full detailed job description and responsibilities.