Salary Scale: NJC SCP 7 – 12 (currently £25,584 to £27,711 p/a inclusive).(depending on experience and qualifications). Plus, Free Parking, Local Government Pension Scheme.
Chipping Norton Town Council is seeking to appoint two diligent, proactive and hard working Maintenance Operatives to be a key part of a new team being set up to look after and maintain the town of Chipping Norton to the highest standards possible. One post is full time (37 hours / week), the other 30 hours / week. The Maintenance Operatives will have responsibilities for ensuring that the instructions and standards expected by the Council itself are carried out.
The Council currently maintains its grounds maintenance areas in particular via an arrangement with a local third party contractor. The Council has decided however that from April 2025, these functions will be undertaken by the setting up of a directly employed team of staff. The appointment of these two posts is the next step in reaching that aspiration.
The new team will be provided with a purpose made depot facility, new vehicles and plant as well as all the supporting equipment and infra-structure they will require to achieve the ambitions of the Council.
This is an extremely exciting opportunity, to be in at the very beginnings of such a fundamental change to the way in which any Council operates and delivers one of its most high profile services is rare. To be a key part of such a change will be highly rewarding and offers a real chance to influence how such a lovely town as Chipping Norton is looked after.
The Town Council has a real vision for the town, driven by a desire to ensure the very best services and facilities are provided for its residents and visitors. The Maintenance Operatives in these roles will play a key role in delivering those ambitions.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience in grounds maintenance as well as other aspects of general day-to-day maintenance activities, be flexible, willing to learn, motivated and have a commitment to public service. Local Government experience is not required as training will be made available.
Chipping Norton Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
This process is being managed by a third party acting for the Town Council. For an informal discussion and to access the Recruitment Pack then please call Mr Reg Williams on 07494 760535.
It is hoped the new Maintenance Operatives will commence around Monday 17th March 2025.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Wednesday 15th January 2025.
Interviews will take place in Chipping Norton on Tuesday 28th January 2025.
