Full Job Description

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Would you like to be part of a proactive team acting as an ambassador for the Town Council in King George V Playing Fields and the town of Melksham? Do you enjoy meeting and greeting members of the public? Are you a confident speaker? If so, this role could be for you.

You will also provide support and assistance as a member of the Amenities Team in terms of running the splash pad and keeping King George V Playing Fields clean and tidy

Candidates must possess a rigorous attention to detail, a can-do attitude and a demonstrable pride in the town of Melksham.

The successful applicant must be willing and able to work a flexible work pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays.

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KEY TASKS

· To operate and supervise the Splash Pad in the King George V Playing Fields in Melksham.

· To be a highly visible Ambassador for the Town, meeting and greeting all customers and residents to the area.

· To patrol the parks and playground areas to challenge unacceptable behaviour and create a sense of management control and safety for all patrons.

· To carry out tasks of routine horticulture, groundsmanship including grass cutting, litter picking, strimming, pruning, sweeping and weeding at Town Council owned or maintained sites including the Splash Pad at KGV, parks, play areas, recreation grounds, open and closed cemeteries as well as formal gardens.

· To assist as directed with regular periodic safety inspections, maintenance checks and remedial actions on grounds, premises and equipment at any Town Council owned, operated, or managed facilities.

· To undertake Streetscene cleaning tasks around the town to include street sweeping, litter collection, removal and disposal, etc. from public spaces, pavements, shopping areas, minor roads, recreations areas, parks and car parks. This includes the emptying of bins, manual litter picking and the safe removal and disposal of dangerous or hazardous materials.

· To undertake general maintenance in the town and park areas, to include the cleaning of, and repairs to street furniture, bus shelters, signage etc. as required.

· To remove weeds in and around the town.

· To respond to requests to clear isolated reports of littering/broken glass etc.

· To assist with general repairs, cleaning and maintenance of the Town Council’s owned or managed properties, plant and equipment.

· To assist with the planting, watering, and maintenance of the town’s floral displays.

· To deal with the public in a polite and respectful manner.

· To undertake mandatory training and any training identified by the Amenities Team Manager/Head of Operations which is deemed appropriate to the role.

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This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may vary from time to time, without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility.

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please obtain and complete an application form and return this with a covering letter to the Town Council.

To do so, please call us on 01225 704 187 or email towncouncil@melksham-tc.gov.uk the office, or download a form here.

To apply on Indeed, please click here.

In your covering letter, please explain why you believe you would be a good fit for the role in question and why you want to join the team. Please keep it limited to one side of A4.

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Job will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract

Contract Length: 6 months

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Expected Hours: 20 – 37 per week

Benefits: Free parking

Work Pattern: Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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