Maintenance Operative

Job Category: Trades & Operatives

Job location: County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD, Isle of Wight Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £16.80 per hour

Job Purpose
To undertake individually or as a member of the maintenance team the maintenance and upkeep of public rights of way in order to provide safe and convenient use by the public. 

Job Context (key outputs of team / role nd specific examples of role profile accountabilities): 

• The driving of a 4×4 vehicle in accordance with current driving test standards and to hold a current full ordinary driving licence.
• To operate and carry out daily maintenance of grass/hedge cutting machinery and all hand tools and to hold any necessary licences in respect of the same.
• The cutting back and clearing of hedges and rough verges.
• The felling of small trees, tree branches and sawing through and removing sections of fallen trees.
• The installation/fitting of public rights of way posts and signage.
• The installation and maintenance of stiles, gates, bridges, steps and all types of fencing.
• The construction and maintenance of paths and drainage systems.
• To carry out general ditching and site clearance operations.
• To carry out snow clearance operations and assist with clearing up duties in the event of storm damage or flooding.
• To carry out the daily maintenance and basic checks of Rights of Way vehicles and all plant/machinery e.g. checking of oil, water, tyres, lights etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Role Profile requirements (and Job specific examples); E = Essential; D = Desirable

• Evidence of practical experience in an appropriate work environment and ability to advise others on relevant issues (Experience of rights of way, agricultural, countryside/grounds working).    E
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures (Experience of Health & Safety responsibilities including risk assessment).    E 
• Safe and competent use of relevant equipment and tools (Ability to drive a 4×4 vehicle and to operate strimmer, chain/pole saw and all hand tools and to hold valid licences and certificates at all times).    E   

Qualifications
Role Profile requirements (and Job specific examples); E = Essential; D = Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.        E 
• May require relevant certification  (Appropriate certification for the operation of Chainsaw and cross cutting; Safety, Health and Welfare).    E 
• GCSE level qualifications or equivalent experience        E    

Other Requirements

• Tact and patience when dealing with the public and landowners.
• Sufficiently fit and able to walk up to six miles per day and to work in all weather conditions and as a lone worker when necessary.