Gardener

Wyre; Fleetwood; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor role

Training & development

Pension contributions

Annual leave 24–29 days

Supportive team

Job summary

Wyre is recruiting a Gardener to maintain parks, open spaces, and cemeteries at Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood. The role is permanent and seasonal hours apply, with a 41.5h/week in summer and 32.5h/week in winter across 26 weeks each season.

You will support the Area Team Leader, work as part of a team, and promote safety and a professional presence while delivering high-quality grounds services to residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining parks or open spaces.
• Good customer care practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically able to perform duties.
• Commitment to equality and Council values.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and other grounds equipment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and landscaped areas to standards.
• Use grounds maintenance equipment including hand tools and mowers.
• Carry out horticultural tasks across the borough.
• Present a uniform, professional appearance.
• Work as a team to meet service standards.
• Support health and safety practices.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Customer care

Driving licence

Physical fitness

IOSH Working Safely

Ride-on mower

Fine turf maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture

Job description

• 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.