Are you passionate about working outdoors and maintaining beautiful green spaces? We are looking for a dedicated Parks Operative to join the team at Belfast City Council. You’ll be responsible for operating vehicles, maintaining parks, and ensuring that all facilities are kept clean, safe, and presentable. If this sounds like the role for you, click “Apply” now.

DRIVING, EQUIPMENT OPERATION, AND ASSOCIATED DUTIES:

• Drive and maintain the allocated vehicle, trailer, tractor, or ride-on mower and ensure all passengers and loads are secure.
• Adhere to drivers’ daily checks, accident/incident procedures, and complete all required documentation, including tachograph compliance.
• Conduct basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, keeping them clean and safe for use.
• Load and unload vehicles, moving equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, and horticultural tools.
• Use technology and equipment, such as digital cameras and communication systems, to enhance job efficiency.

GARDENING AND HORTICULTURAL DUTIES:

• Maintain the cleanliness and order of all park locations, carrying out tasks such as sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, hedge cutting, and pruning.
• Remove litter, rubbish, and hazardous materials to keep public spaces clean and safe.
• Maintain games areas by spiking, scarifying, top-dressing, fertilising, marking, and erecting/dismantling posts.
• Care for fine turf areas, such as bowling greens and cricket squares, and maintain stock levels of equipment and materials.
• Use powered hand tools and light plant equipment to carry out various duties, including the planting of trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Perform horticultural and arboricultural tasks, including soil cultivation, manuring, seed sowing, and the development of horticultural schemes.
• Assist with the control of invasive species, pests, and diseases using appropriate methods, including chemical control.
• Work with community groups, volunteers, and others to maintain community gardens, allotments, and other facilities.
• Support the preparation and running of events on site, collecting and reporting user information as required.