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Fife Coast and Countryside Trust - Maintenance Lead Operative
Created: 02/09/2024
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Maintenance Lead OperativeContract: PermanentHours: 36 hours per weekSalary: £25,829 - £28,251 per annumLocation: Pitcairn Centre, Glenrothes (working throughout Fife)The successful candidate would require to plan, coordinate, carry out, and supervise maintenance tasks and major projects on the Fife Coastal Path, beaches, Fife Pilgrim Way, the Lomond Hills Regional Park and any other site, in the interest of Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT).
You will coordinate workload and monitor the standard of work being completed to ensure this achieves the requirements of the Service Level Agreement with partner organisations.
About you
FCCT is looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
- At least two years' experience of working in a countryside/estate worker/landscaping role
- Experience in path construction, installation, and maintenance of countryside furniture including gates, fences, signs, bridges and boardwalks
- Certification in at least two of the following: chainsaw, brush cutter, digger, dumper, roller, pesticide application, first aid, woodchipper, tractor driving, large trailer towing, ATV’s, off-road driving, welding
- Background/experience in nature conservation and environmental work
- Experience of working with landowners, suppliers, and the public
- Experience in a supervisory role, showing an ability to guide and motivate others
- Good organisational skills demonstrating the ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate resources
- Enthusiasm for the role and flexibility to meet changing needs
- Working knowledge of health and safety
- Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually
- Ability to send and receive email messages and basic PC skills
About FCCT
FCCT is an organisation driven by a passion for Fife committed to developing and delivering high-quality, impact-led projects for the benefit of people and nature. They believe that people are their greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus eight days public holidays, LGPS pension scheme, cycle to work and discounts scheme, training and professional development.
How to apply
Full Job Description: Download
To apply, please use the application form and send completed applications to [email protected]. Please note, CV applications will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 22 September 2024. Interviews will be the week beginning 07 October 2024 and the successful candidate is expected to start on Monday 04 November.
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