23 Oct
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Hackney
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Pay
- £34,770 - £35,862 a year
Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Location
Hackney
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We are looking for a mechanic/storeperson to work with the housing grounds maintenance team to manage the procurement, maintenance, and servicing of its horticultural machinery to ensure Hackney’s environments are clean, safe, and green
You will also be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our three depots, liaising with contractors to complete any major changes and addressing minor issues yourself.
The majority of your working day will be to ensure that the fleet of machines are working correctly so a practical knowledge of machine maintenance is essential, you will need to induct staff on the safe use of all machinery.
You will be a well organised individual with the ability to use IT systems to store servicing and maintenance information and be responsible for the issuing of Personal Protective Equipment in relation to specific tasks, the storage and inventory of these items and the general storage of materials are a key element of the role.
If you feel you meet the requirements of this role and be a valuable member of the housing grounds maintenance team, please apply.
There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought-after areas to live in London with good schools, parks, and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience.
We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 06 November 2024 (22:59).
Interview date: TBC.
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.
We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,770.00-£35,862.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HCAA02170