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District Caretaker Location: Westgate, Skelmersdale Department: Facilities Services Join our Facilities Services Team Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining public spaces, and likes practical, hands-on work? We're looking for a District Caretaker to join our Facilities Services team based at Westgate, Skelmersdale . This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in keeping our local communities clean, safe, and well maintained while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team. What you'll be doing As a District Caretaker, you'll carry out a variety of maintenance and caretaking duties to help maintain the borough's public areas and facilities. Your responsibilities will include: Operating a range of handheld equipment, including: Weed sprayers Strimmers Hedge trimmers Leaf blowers Jet washers Carrying out basic DIY and minor maintenance tasks. Maintaining outdoor areas to a high standard. Working safely and following all health and safety procedures. Completing tasks efficiently as directed by supervisors. Contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. What we're looking for We're seeking a reliable, hardworking individual who enjoys practical work and takes pride in delivering high-quality results. You'll ideally have: Experience working in a manual or operational environment. Experience using handheld grounds maintenance or landscaping equipment. Basic DIY and maintenance skills. A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A strong commitment to health and safety and following procedures. A full UK driving licence (desirable). Why join us? This is an opportunity to become part of a team that makes a real difference to the local community every day. You'll enjoy a varied, active role where no two days are the same and where your work has a visible impact on the local environment. If you're practical, motivated, and ready for a rewarding hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep our community looking its best.

Grounds Maintenance Operative (Gardener) Location: Any Neighbourhood Services Depot Contract: Full-time About the Role We're looking for a motivated and hardworking Neighbourhood Services Operative (Gardener) to join our Neighbourhood Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with horticultural experience who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining parks, sports pitches and public open spaces to a high standard. You'll play a key role in enhancing the local environment, ensuring our green spaces remain safe, attractive and welcoming for residents and visitors. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. In addition to horticultural duties, you'll have the opportunity to support other Neighbourhood Services teams when operational priorities require. Key Responsibilities Carry out a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties across the County Borough. Maintain parks, gardens and public open spaces to a consistently high standard. Operate pedestrian and ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers and other horticultural equipment. Carry out grass cutting, lawn maintenance, turf repairs and sports pitch marking. Undertake planting, pruning, weeding, watering, mulching, soil cultivation and seasonal bedding displays. Assist with landscaping and environmental improvement projects. Empty litter bins and keep parks and open spaces clean and tidy. Support the Arboriculture team when required. Carry out basic vehicle and equipment checks, reporting defects where necessary. Drive council vehicles and tow trailers where appropriately licensed. Follow all Health & Safety procedures and maintain tools, machinery and work areas in a safe condition. Work flexibly across Neighbourhood Services, supporting Waste, Highways, Street Cleansing or Cemeteries where required. About You We're looking for someone who has: Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening or horticultural work. Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and hand tools safely. Good knowledge of horticultural practices and lawn maintenance. A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good organisational skills and a strong work ethic. A commitment to delivering excellent public services and maintaining high-quality green spaces. A good understanding of Health & Safety procedures. A full UK driving licence (desirable; towing entitlement advantageous). What You'll Be Working Towards Supporting the Parks Team in maintaining and improving public parks and green spaces. Contributing towards achieving and maintaining Green Flag Award standards. Helping ensure the borough's parks, gardens and recreational areas remain safe, clean and attractive. Providing flexible support across Neighbourhood Services to help meet operational priorities. If you're passionate about horticulture, enjoy working outdoors and want to make a positive difference to your local community, we'd love to hear from you.