Public Realm Operative

Description

Our client is seeking a committed and proactive Public Realm Operative to join their Public Realm Team. You will help maintain and improve the town's parks, open spaces, streets, and other public areas - making a real difference to the local community.

This is a hands-on role where you'll carry out a wide range of maintenance and cleansing duties, including grounds care, horticulture, and street cleanliness. You'll be part of a small, supportive team but will also be expected to manage your own workload and take pride in what you do.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance public open spaces, parks, play areas, verges, and car parks.

Undertake grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, planting, hedge trimming, and weeding.

Remove litter and dog fouling to a high standard across public areas.

Operate and maintain equipment, vehicles, and tools safely and effectively.

Support initiatives such as floral displays and community clean-ups.

Apply pesticides/herbicides safely (if qualified).

Report defects or hazards such as fly-tipping or damaged street furniture.

Assist with events and other facilities as needed.

Engage with the public, partners, and community groups in a professional manner.

Keep accurate records in line with the procedures.

Contribute to service improvements and local environmental goals.Essential:

Experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance or street cleansing.

Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision.

Flexible, reliable, and able to meet operational deadlines.

Commitment to high standards of customer care, health & safety, and equality.

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and outside normal hours as needed.Desirable:

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds in horticulture or a related subject.

Pesticide application certificate (PA1/PA6).

First Aid and/or Fire Warden certification.

Chapter 8 (Highway Working) training.

Chainsaw certificate or experience with power tools/equipment.

Experience operating mowers, sweepers, or similar machinery.

Full UK Driving Licence (including Category C)You'll be joining a passionate team that plays a key role in making a clean, green, and welcoming place for residents and visitors.

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

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