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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
16/01/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/02/2017 12:00
Salary:
£15,507 - £16,191 per annum, split pro-rata according to weeks and hours worked.
Hours per week:
averaging 16 hours per week, with hours to be varied according to the seasons
Job Category:
Other
Vacancy ID:
158986
Employment Location:
Hilton Primary Academy, Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 3RN
Post Number:
EXT1
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
3 Feb
Further Information
EXTERNAL TO COUNCIL - you will not be employed by Newcastle City Council.

Hilton Primary Academy
Hilton Avenue
Blakelaw
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 3RN
Telephone: 0191 286 9297
Website: http://www.hiltonacademy.org/

Part-time, averaging 16 hours per week, with hours to be varied according to the seasons.

This vacancy is for 12 months in the first instance on a 40 weeks per year basis with holidays to be arranged with the Principal.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative who has a determined, flexible and can-do approach to join our team at Hilton Primary Academy.

Alongside the skill set and experience noted below, it is essential that candidates are able to work unsupervised and have proven grounds maintenance experience.
The role will consist of:
• Grass maintenance – using a ride on mower, a rotary or cylinder mower and a strimmer.
• Shrub and hedge maintenance – including pruning and trimming.
• Weed control – paved areas and fence lines.
• Maintenance of borders – including planting and weeding.
• Maintenance of sports pitches – including line marking.
• Driving licence is essential.

Hilton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate.

An application pack is available to download from www.hiltonacademy.org
Further details are available from Mr R Wilson, School Business Manager on 0191 286 9297.

Applications can be returned via e-mail to lisa.cato@hiltonacademy.org or by post to Hilton Primary Academy, Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 3RN. Please mark for the attention of Mrs Shirley Davison, Headteacher.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday 3 February 2017.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.