General Labourer – Mid and East Antrim Location.

We are currently recruiting a General Labourer to join our client in Mid and East Antrim

Locations : Ballymena, Larne, Carrickfergus

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Immediate start
• Temp ongoing
• £13.26 per hour

The Successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of grounds maintenance tasks within all Parks and Open Space locations

Job duties:
1.   Maintain the condition of council cemeteries and all labour associated with grounds maintenance operations

2. Operate a wide range of powered hand tools and pedestrian powered machinery including grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning works and disposal of all clippings at designated locations

3. Maintain the orderly condition of all open spaces, (sweeping, removal of rubbish, litter, dog fouling and emptying of all litter bins)

4. Maintain all tools and machinery in a satisfactory condition, (daily maintenance checks on lawn mowers/strimmer’s, cleaning and correct storage of all types of equipment and machinery used).

5 . Carry out daily routine duties involving cleaning of cemetery buildings and public toilets and to open and close cemeteries gates if and when required.

6. Undertake daily maintenance and upkeep of all graves plots involving removal of dead flowers, topping up graves, soil levelling, reseeding, removal of weeds and inspection of grave surrounds and headstones for damage

7. Any other duties as required

Essential Criteria: 

Minimum of two years’ experience in carrying out general grounds maintenance work

Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation

Possess a current unendorsed Driving Licence 

Candidates who do not meet the essential criteria will not be shortlisted. To apply please send your CV and confirm what location you are interested in