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Islington is looking to recruit a talented and energetic person to work in the Grounds Maintenance Service Housing Team. The role will require outdoor work in all weathers with the occasional heavy lifting.

Grounds Maintenance Public Realm Operative (Housing Team)

| Islington Council

Location: Islington

Salary: £29,286 – £29,703 (SC2)

Full Time: Permanent 

Closing Date: 25 May 2025 at 23:59

Job Description

The successful candidate will need to have a proven track record delivering Grounds Maintenance Services to high standards and after training using various power tools. Previous experience delivering services in Parks or Housing is desirable but not essential.

You’ll be required to take accountability and be responsible for submitting completed works reports , with training using a smart phone and app software. You will assist the Area Supervisor in providing an effective and efficient service. You will need to demonstrate communication skills and the ability to use you own imitative and deliver Islington’s Council CARE values.

You will need to have:
Experience in the maintenance of parks or housing estates.
Proven working knowledge and application of key horticultural skills
Ability to use various horticultural power tools
Undertake regular training as required.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Richard Wickes
07880 182341
richard.wickes@islington.gov.uk

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you
 
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
  • Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
  • A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
  • Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
  • Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
  • Excellent local government pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
  • Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Recruitment information
 
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is subject to a basic check qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. 
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!

 

To apply for this job please visit jobs.islington.gov.uk.