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Maintenance Operative (Town Ranger) – Stowmarket Town Council is currently looking for a Maintenance Operative (Town Ranger) to join their team based in Stowmarket, Suffolk on a full-time basis.

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in the beautiful town of Stowmarket? We are seeking a physically fit, hardworking individual to join our team. This hands-on role involves a variety of maintenance tasks aimed at addressing environmental issues and enhancing the local environment. If you have a passion for outdoor work and working within the community this role is perfect for you!

Other duties include:

Conduct grounds maintenance activities such as planting, minor landscaping, weed clearance/spraying
Regularly inspect public rights of way
Perform minor repairs and landscaping works as needed.
Clean identified signage and street furniture
conduct safety checks on play equipment in Town Council-owned playgrounds.
Engage with community and volunteer groups to coordinate practical activities and tasks.
Be responsible for the efficient setup and clearing of the weekly market.
Undertake litter picking duties and manage waste bin responsibilities.
React promptly to incidents of graffiti, vandalism, flyposting, or general untidiness in the town
Support the Estate Specialist in performing general grounds maintenance tasks for outdoor areas
Actively participate in the operational and logistical elements of the Town Council's annual programme of events
Working within the new Town Ranger Service to perform various maintenance tasks designed to improve and enhance the town
Work with the Property & Facilities Lead to carry out maintenance, repair, and operational tasks for Town Council facilities and properties
Support the delivery of the Town Council's Environmental Protection and Carbon Reduction Plan

The Maintenance Operative (Town Ranger) should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, experience in a public-facing role, and experience in landscape or grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate should have the ability to operate a range of machinery (e.g., mowers, strimmer’s, power tools), knowledge of health and safety regulations, strong DIY and general maintenance skills, a collaborative and proactive attitude, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Punctuality, reliability, and a friendly demeanour are essential, along with a full clean manual driving licence. Familiarity with the local area and proximity to Stowmarket, experience driving/operating different vehicles and plant (e.g., ride-on mowers), and knowledge of the services provided by Stowmarket Town Council are desirable.

The Maintenance Operative (Town Ranger) position is full time working 37 hours per week. In return we offer a salary of £25,119 per annum with pay award pending.Employee benefits include, 22% employer pension contribution, minimum 31 days leave, including statutory holidays, plus other Employee benefits.

If you would like to work within a small and friendly, with a lot of variety, within the outside team of Stowmarket Town Council, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV and cover letter as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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Additional keywords: Environmental Stewardship, Community Engagement, Grounds Maintenance, Outdoor Work, Public Service, Town Ranger, Maintenance, Maintenance Operative

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