Jobs, fresher vacancy - Environmental Services Lead Operative • West Midlands

Company: City of Wolverhampton Council

West Midlands

Environmental Services Lead Operative - CemeteriesSalary - £27,803 - £31,364 (Grade 5)Hours - 37Contract type - full time, permanentTo undertake a full range of skilled and unskilled tasks required for the effective and efficient maintenance of the City Cemeteries, to include burial work, cleansing activities and horticultural operations consistent with an NVQ Level 2/3 in Amenity Horticulture.To provide knowledge and leadership to lower graded staff and within work teams, ensuring that the staff are undertaking the work to the required standards, in a safe and efficient manner.Willingness to undertake appropriate training as necessary Customer care and the use of vehicles e.g. Ride on mowers, dumpers, mini diggers.Current full driving licence or LGV licence where applicable.Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.For more information about the role please contact catherine.averill@wolverhampton.gov.ukPrevious applicants need not applyOur working arrangementsAll council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocation where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums hereRecruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more hereEmployment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - support.html" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(19,50,69);text-decoration:none;">Learn more hereAttached documentsJob Description and Person Specification