COMM ENT 4158 G1 Clerical Assistant (Arboricultural)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday, 7th April 2026 at 11.55pm

Location: Forrest Street Depot, Forrest Street, Blantyre

Hours: 35 per week

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday

Hourly Rate: £13.80 - £14.83

South Lanarkshire Council are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join their team as a Clerical Assistant based within Grounds Services, Arboricultural Team  The ability to work with colleagues, working partners and customers within an emotive industry is essential.  Previous working experience within a similar environment may be advantageous.

You will undertake a range of clerical processes and tasks in accordance with pre-determined procedures or instructions and maintain a healthy and safe working environment as well as working as part of a team. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.

View the Clerical Assistant (Arboricultural) Job Profile
 

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. 

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.