Community Streets Gardener — Elevate Local Green Spaces

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Additional annual leave (up to 10 days

Training programmes

Public transport discounts

LGPS pension

AVC scheme

Employee Assistant Programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a Prestige Gardener to join our Street Scene team at the Castleford depot. You will undertake a range of horticultural and gardening duties, delivering a citizen-focused service to keep streets and open spaces clean, safe, and attractive.

You will work within a Grounds Maintenance Team, follow health and safety procedures, and use various powered tools. A driving licence and CPC are required; PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates are desirable, enabling responsible pesticide

Qualifications

• Current driving licence (C1+E) and Driver CPC are required.
• Experience with horticultural and landscaping works.
• Sound knowledge of operating powered tools and machinery.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 pesticides certificates are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain streets and open spaces to deliver a clean, safe, and attractive environment.
• Work as part of Grounds Maintenance Team for a defined area.
• Follow health and safety procedures and council guidelines.
• Provide a citizen-focused service and promote community pride.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

Problem solving

Numeracy & literacy

Tools

Back pack blowers

Pedestrian mowers

Strimmers

Hand-held hedge cutters

Powered machinery

Pesticides Cert PA1/PA2/PA6

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking a Prestige Gardener to join our Street Scene team at the Castleford depot. You will undertake a range of horticultural and gardening duties, delivering a citizen-focused service to keep streets and open spaces clean, safe, and attractive.

You will work within a Grounds Maintenance Team, follow health and safety procedures, and use various powered tools. A driving licence and CPC are required; PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates are desirable, enabling responsible pesticide