Public Realm Semi-Skilled Operative

About The Role

Islington Council is seeking to recruit a motivated and committed individual to join our Grounds Maintenance Housing Team. You will work as part of a mobile team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across housing estates. The role includes driving council vehicles and operating ride on mowers and other horticultural machinery. This is an active, outdoor role carried out in all weather conditions and may involve occasional heavy lifting, such as moving bags of green waste or wet leaves. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering excellent standards of work, demonstrate strong communication skills, and show the ability to use their own initiative while upholding Islington Council's CARE values. You will be responsible for accurately completing and submitting work reports using a council issued smartphone and app based systems, and for supporting the Area Supervisor to ensure services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality grounds maintenance services across housing sites
• Operate horticultural machinery, including ride on mowers
• Work safely as part of a mobile team
• Complete electronic work reports accurately and on time
• Assist the Area Supervisor in maintaining service standards

About You

You will need to have:

• A full, clean driving licence
• Experience in parks or housing estate maintenance (desirable but not essential)
• Proven practical knowledge of horticultural techniques
• Ability to safely use a range of horticultural power tools
• Willingness to undertake regular training as required

If you enjoy outdoor work, take pride in your environment, and want to contribute to a service that makes a real difference to local communities, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact email .

Our offer to you

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work life balance, as well as a 35 hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Pre Employment Checks

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone's identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage. We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.