Gardener

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chelmsford seeks an applicant to maintain parks and green spaces. The successful candidate must have experience in Amenity Horticulture and be capable of operating horticultural machinery. This role requires a full driving license, and you will work Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. A self-motivated and team-oriented mindset is essential. The authority is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and has policies in place to ensure safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining parks and green spaces.
• Competence in driving vehicles with trailers.
• Keen interest in horticulture and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Chelmsford City's parks and green spaces.
• Operate a variety of horticultural machinery.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Experience in Amenity Horticulture

Ability to operate horticultural machinery

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Driving license

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Ride-on mowers

Vehicles with trailers

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an applicant who would love the opportunity to maintain Chelmsford City's Parks and Green spaces; the successful applicant must demonstrate experience and ability in similar work operating a variety of horticultural machinery, ride-on mowers, and driving vehicles with trailers.

Experience in Amenity Horticulture, maintaining sports pitches, fine turf, soft and/or hard landscaping, and a keen interest are essential. You will need to be self‑motivated, reliable, conscientious, and capable of working individually and as part of a team. A full driving licence is essential.

You will be required to work Monday to Friday (37hrs) with some evenings and weekends required.

Please note if sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre‑employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.