Gardener

Wyre; Lancashire, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre is seeking a dedicated Gardener to maintain parks, open spaces and cemeteries across the borough, ensuring safety, tidiness and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. You will work as part of a team under the Area Team Leader to uphold high standards of landscaping and presentation.

The role involves hands-on horticulture, operating grounds maintenance equipment, and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining parks, open spaces, or similar environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture

Significant relevant experience

Tools

Ride-on mower

Hand tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

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.