Redgate Road

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8DT

Salary: Grade 2, £17,364 - £18,065 per annum. £9.00 - £9.36 per hour

37 hours per week

Temporary until October 2019

Your role:  

You will be based at various locations across the Borough

You will, under supervision assist with routine grounds maintenance and other associated tasks within parks and Greenspaces.  You will undertake cleaning duties of buildings including mess rooms, changing rooms, toilets and garages.  You will be involved in other areas of Greenspaces work including arboriculture and bereavement services.

About you:

You will be passionate about the environment and working outdoors, You will be used to working collaboratively with members of the public and colleagues.  You’ll be a good team player who can work effectively with the community and our partners and you will also exhibit a strong work ethic.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough.  We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Greenspaces team provide a range of services to maintain and improve greenspaces within the community so that residents can enjoy the recreational benefits of our parks and open spaces.  We are a hardworking and enthusiastic team doing a very rewarding job.  We will provide you with the support you need to do this very rewarding job and give you the opportunity to learn and develop within the service.

Please contact the Greenspaces office for further information at greenspaces@wigan.gov.uk or call 01942 486977/78.

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