Senior Greenspace Operative - MID06760

Job Vacancy Essential Experience of supervising staff within a horticultural / greenkeeping / cemetery environment, full driving licence with two or more years tractor driving experience and operation of powered equipment connected to horticulture. Desirable SVQ level 2 in Horticulture / Greenkeeping with certificates for pesticide application, tractor operation, mini digger operation, stone cutting, chainsaw operation, ride-on and pedestrian machinery. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 27th April 2025 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 5th May 2025 Job Advert Position Title: Senior Greenspace Operative Directorate: Place Working from Home: No Location: Stobhill Depot Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Summer/Winter Variation – Average 36 Hours Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £27,106.47 per annum. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Location: Newtongrange, GB

Posted Date: 4/18/2025