COMM ENT 5396 G1 - Grounds Operative (Chargehand) - Clydesdale Depot

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Thursday 3 September 2026 at 11.55pm.

 

 

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process.   If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

 

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

 

Location: Caldwellside Depot, Caldwellside Industrial Estate, Lanark, ML11 7SR.

Hours:  37 per week

Salary:  £29,612 - £29,979
 

We have 2 posts available.

The purpose of this role is to undertake chargehand duties for a designated squad or work location including all operations and associated health and safety concerns and relevant paperwork and to report directly to the Grounds Services Assistant for this area.

Undertake daily co-ordinating duties, directing staff, machinery and equipment with minimal supervision as directed to ensure successful delivery of service.

To carry out all work and associated duties according to agreed timescales, to agreed performance output targets and to a high-quality standard.

Observe and comply with Health & Safety guidelines and code of conduct policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• To supervise and, where required, participate in the delivery of street cleansing and environmental maintenance duties, either individually or as part of a team.                                                                                                                   
• This includes litter picking, manual and mechanical sweeping, fly tipping removal, graffiti removal, and uplifts etc.
• To organise, allocate, and monitor daily workloads, ensuring all assigned routes and tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to the required standard.
• To provide direct supervision and guidance to operational staff, including instructing crews on daily duties, monitoring performance, and addressing any issues that arise on site.
• To operate and take responsibility for Council vehicles, plant, and equipment, ensuring they are used safely, maintained appropriately, and defects are reported in line with procedures.
• To ensure the accurate completion of all relevant records, including route sheets, work reports, vehicle checks, and any required documentation.
• To liaise with members of the public on site in a professional and courteous manner, responding to enquiries, resolving minor issues where possible, and reporting service requests or complaints through appropriate channels.
• To promote and ensure compliance with Council Health and Safety procedures at all times, taking responsibility for the safety of staff, the public, and the effective delivery of services

View the Grounds Operative - Chargehand job profile

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.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

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)