Gardener

The Best Connection; Matlock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed recruitment agency is seeking a committed Gardener to join their client's team in Derbyshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining public spaces, ensuring they are safe and welcoming. Key duties include grounds maintenance, weed control, and engaging with the public. Applicants must have experience in outdoor manual work and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Pension contribution

Accrued holidays

Free car parking

Company vehicle use

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in horticulture or a similar outdoor manual role is essential.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general grounds maintenance duties.
• Grass cutting using various powered equipment.
• Weed control and litter picking.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work outdoors in all weather

Tools

Mowers

Strimmers

Job description

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The Best Connection are seeking a committed and experienced Gardener to join our client within the local authority in Derbyshire. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the appearance of public spaces, ensuring they are safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake general grounds maintenance duties across parks, open spaces, cemeteries, highways, and other council-managed land
• Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers, strimmers, and other powered equipment
• Weed control, including manual weeding and application of herbicides.
• Litter picking and removal of green waste from work sites
• Record work activities, report defects, and comply with health and safety procedures at all times
• Provide excellent customer service and engage respectfully with members of the public when required
• Work as part of a team and independently to meet service standards and deadlines
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or a similar outdoor manual role
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work in all weather conditions
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• A full UK driving licence is a must
• A flexible approach and willingness to work in a variety of outdoor environments
• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to work in varied outdoor settings across the county
• Supportive team environment within a respected public sector employer
• Pension contribution and accrued holidays
• Permanent opportunities for the most suitable applicants
• Free car parking and company vehicle use

If you take pride in outdoor work and wish to contribute to the upkeep of Derbyshire's green spaces, we welcome your application.