Vacancy for position of
Self Employed Maintenance Person / Town Ranger
Knaresborough Town Council is looking to engage the services of a self employed Maintenance Person / Town Ranger to tackle a range of odd jobs across the whole town aimed at maintaining and improving the town’s appearance.
Some of the tasks may include:
Ø Cleaning road signs and bus shelters
Ø Looking after town benches
Ø Litter picking
Ø Trimming overgrown hedges
Ø Cutting back overgrown paths
Ø Removing flyposting and graffiti
Ø Installing the Vehicle Activated Signs
Ø Keeping ginnels/footpaths clear
Ø Weeding
Ø Assisting with town events – eg a VE Day event in May
This contract has sufficient budget funding available for a six month trial (circa mid April – mid September) and it is anticipated will equate to a minimum average of circa 5 hours per week but could possibly cover up to 10 hours per week, depending upon the task being undertaken. The hours will be flexible throughout the contract as and when different tasks arise, and instruction will be under the direction of the Clerk to the Council. A flexible timing approach to undertaking any tasks will be paramount and will help determine the selection of a successful individual/contractor.
Town Council will consider applications from self employed persons, or contractors, who can demonstrate experience in carrying out the type of tasks exampled above and provide an adaptable approach to the work in terms of timing. The successful applicant must have public liability insurance of a minimum of £5M. Tools will not be provided but Town Council would look to cover the cost of any specialist materials required – such as anti graffiti/anti climb paint.
Invoices will be paid within 30 days of submission to the Clerk.
To consider being awarded this 6 month contract, please forward details of your experience and suitability together with your hourly rate to the Clerk via email at clerk@knaresboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
Please contact us on 01423 864080 if you have any questions or wish to discuss further.
Closing date: 28 March 2025
To download the information about this self employed Town Ranger click the link: KTC Job Advertisement for a Contractor