Streetscene Operative

Job SummaryWe may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually. We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk) North Ayrshire Council are looking for a new Operative to join their busy grounds maintenance team on the Isle of Arran. The role involves working in a variety of rural locations including amenity spaces, public parks, roadside verge management, as well as some garden care. The team pride themselves on the high standard of work that they achieve and we would welcome applicants from a variety of relevant backgrounds including Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, Landscaping, Land management etc. Candidates should be accustomed to working within a small team and be able to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practice using power tools. A driving licence is also desirable. The attached role profile provides more details. Please note that this full time role is based on Arran and applicants should ideally be living on the Island. Hours of work are fixed at 42hrs per week in the Summer and 30 in the Winter. For an informal discussion about the role please call 01770 600338 and ask to speak with Darren Townsend. Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work. Staff Values & BehavioursNorth Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy. Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). Additional InformationReferences For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process. Our Workstyles As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:   Mobile – More than 90% of time spent primarily working on a mobile basis across multiple Council facilities and out in the community. There may be some limited opportunity to work from home.   This post has been allocated the workstyle:  Mobile  More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). If Use of AI in ApplicationsApplicants may use AI tools to assist with drafting or refining their application. However, AI should only be used to enhance an application and must not replace personal experience or be used to generate content wholly on the applicant’s behalf. Where it is identified that AI has been used to create an application in full or to falsify responses, this will be taken into account within the scoring, and your application may not be progressed.