Gardener

Wyre; Borough of Wyre; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and development opportunities

Pension contributions

Outdoor work environment

Annual leave 24–29 days + bank holiday

Descripción de la vacante

Wyre Council is seeking an experienced Gardener to maintain parks, open spaces and cemeteries at Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood. This permanent, full-time role features seasonal hours across summer and winter and offers a competitive salary with pension contributions.

You will join a dedicated team, carry out grounds maintenance tasks using hand tools and ride-on mowers, and help keep areas safe, attractive and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Formación

• Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, or similar environments.
• Understanding of good customer care practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically able to undertake the duties of the role.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and the Council’s values.
• Reliable and able to demonstrate a consistent standard of service.
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and grounds maintenance equipment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or significant relevant experience.
• Understanding of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and landscaped areas to agreed standards.
• Use a range of grounds maintenance equipment, including hand tools, portable appliances, and ride-on mowers.
• Carry out general horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks across the borough.
• Provide a uniformed, professional presence while undertaking duties.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet service standards.
• Support safe working practices and contribute to a positive health and safety culture.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Conocimientos

Customer care

Teamwork

Health and safety

Physically fit

Driving licence

Educación

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture

Herramientas

Ride-on mower

Grounds maintenance tools

Descripción del empleo

• Hours: Seasonal hours. 41.5 hours per week (summer, 26 weeks) / 32.5 hours per week (winter, 26 weeks).
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 15/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: Env/26/348493

Location: Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood

Hours: 41.5 hours per week (summer, 26 weeks) / 32.5 hours per week (winter, 26 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance and presentation of our parks, open spaces, and cemeteries. To support this work, we are looking to recruit a Gardener who will help maintain our landscaped areas to the high standards our communities expect.

This is a hands-on role working as part of a dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the borough’s green spaces. You will assist the Area Team Leader in delivering a high-quality service across parks, open spaces, and cemeteries, ensuring these areas remain safe, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and landscaped areas to agreed standards.
• Use a range of grounds maintenance equipment, including hand tools, portable appliances, and ride-on mowers.
• Carry out general horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks across the borough.
• Provide a uniformed, professional presence while undertaking duties.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet service standards.
• Support safe working practices and contribute to a positive health and safety culture.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, or similar environments.
• Understanding of good customer care practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically able to undertake the duties of the role.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and the Council’s values.
• Reliable and able to demonstrate a consistent standard of service.
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and grounds maintenance equipment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or significant relevant experience.
• Understanding of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.

What you’ll get in return:

• The opportunity to work outdoors in a role that directly contributes to the appearance and enjoyment of Wyre’s green spaces.
• Training and development opportunities, including grounds maintenance skills and equipment use.
• A competitive salary with employer pension contributions.
• 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service, plus bank holidays.
• A supportive team environment where you can develop and grow.