Grounds Person (Bracknell Town Council)
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Town Council manages 250 acres of recreational space, leisure, sports and play facilities in Bracknell.
As a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE), Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme, the LGPS is considered to be one of the best pension schemes in the country. Bracknell Town Council currently contribute 27.2% of salary into the pension scheme each month, employee contribution linked to salary scale.
37 hours per week, additional hours may be available.
Working across the Bracknell area you will:
- help maintain the Council’s recreation areas and play equipment.
- help ensure the Town Council’s facilities present an attractive, welcoming and safe environment for service users.
- be flexible to cover additional hours (including weekends).
The ideal candidate for this position will have some knowledge and experience of grounds maintenance; have good customer service skills and the confidence to deal with difficult situations. 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. You will need to be approachable with good public relations skills and the ability to work in a team.
Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the job.
The application form (CVs on their own are not accepted) and equal opportunities form are available from our website www.bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk and can be returned to enquiries@bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk.
Closing Date: Midnight 14th May 2023
Interviews: week commencing Monday 22nd May 2023
If you have not heard from the Town Council by Monday 29th May 2023 you should assume your application has not been successful.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Grounds Person (Bracknell Town Council) roles across Bracknell Forest 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 Municipal Agencies.
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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