Job Description

About the role and our team

Join us as a Countryside Operative for the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture!

In this role, you will be working as part of a small countryside maintenance estate team undertaking a variety of maintenance, environmental and conservation tasks across the Department\'s public land portfolio consisting of forests, glens and hill-land.

You will be expected to undertake a diverse range of practical and manual based tasks, in all weathers, to maintain, contribute and promote safe areas for the public and the enhancement of biodiversity.

Some of your duties will include:

• Undertake a range of manual tasks such as mowing, tree felling, chipping, brashing and other rural estate based tasks
• Operate and ensure the safe use and maintenance of various tools, plant and equipment
• Building and repairing a range of boundaries including fences, walls and hedging
• Building and maintaining footpaths and trails for walkers, cyclists and horse riders

Your working pattern will be 8 hour days Monday to Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday finishing at 1pm.

If this role sounds like something you\'d enjoy, we\'d love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

You can also take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes access to all the great courses the Isle of Man Government offer through LEAD, our Learning, Education and Development Service.

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click .

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Joshua Swingler on 01624 686596 or .

For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our and .

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You\'ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at .

Additional information

A full valid driving licence is required for this role. A uniform will also be provided.

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

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