Grounds Person
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £24,054 – £26,845 (subject to qualification and experience) plus generous Pension Scheme
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Full Time
Location: Bracknell
Closing date: Midnight 14th May 2023
Bracknell Town Council is responsible for the management and maintenance of recreational facilities across Bracknell Town. The Town Council is the largest of six Parish Councils within Bracknell Forest.
Working as a Grounds person you will be helping to maintain the Council’s grounds and keep play equipment in good order, for the use and enjoyment of the public.
The ideal candidate for this position will have grounds maintenance experience alongside customer service skills. You will be used to working outdoors. Candidates must be willing to work flexibly including on occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the job. You will be able to lift and undertake heavy manual tasks and be familiar with working outdoors. Experience of ground equipment maintenance would be an advantage along with a sound knowledge of risk management. Relevant qualifications i.e., PA1/PA6, LANTRA base machine operations would be desirable, but training will be available for the right person
For an informal discussion please contact Ian Evans, Recreational Facilities Manager via Ian.Evans@bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk
Please read the Application Pack fully before applying for this job. It contains information you will need to refer to when applying. Not referring to this information is likely to reduce your chances of success.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,054.00-£26,845.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bracknell, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Grounds Person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Grounds Person roles across Bracknell Town Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,054 - £26,845 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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