Gardener

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gardener to enhance green spaces in Newport. This role involves a variety of horticultural tasks including planting, maintenance, and landscaping. With a focus on meeting high standards, the Gardener will ensure the beauty and functionality of outdoor areas. If you have a passion for horticulture and the necessary qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the community while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Immediate availability is preferred for this 7-month contract, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years practical experience in Grounds Maintenance.
• Full, current UK driving licence and spraying certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grass cutting, hedge trimming, and leaf clearing.
• Plant bedding plants, shrubs, and trees as needed.
• Maintain and operate horticultural machinery safely.

Skills

Horticultural Knowledge

Plant Identification

Health & Safety Regulations

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture

Practical Experience in Grounds Maintenance

Tools

Horticultural Machinery

Job description

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Gardener, on a 7-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.59 - £15.99 per Hour

Summary:

The Gardener will carry out a wide range of practical amenity horticultural tasks to meet the highest standards required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification. This includes responsibilities across planting, maintenance, and landscaping duties to enhance green spaces throughout Newport.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and leaf/litter clearing
• Plant bedding plants, shrubs, and trees
• Perform shrub bed maintenance such as pruning and division
• Apply chemicals for weed/pest control
• Maintain, set out, and mark sports facilities
• Conduct soft landscaping tasks (top-soiling, cultivation, shrub-bed renewal, etc.)
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery and vehicles in accordance with Health & Safety regulations

Qualification/Experience:

• NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or equivalent or Minimum of two years practical experience in Grounds Maintenance
• Full, current UK driving licence (essential)
• Spraying certificate (essential)
  
• Knowledge of horticultural equipment, plant identification, and Health & Safety regulations

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.