Gardener

First Choice Rec; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Gardener for Belfast City Council to maintain the city’s parks and open spaces. This full-time temporary position requires at least one year of gardening experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining sports facilities and ensuring plant health. The role offers weekly pay and the chance to work in the public sector, located in Belfast.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Public sector work opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in gardening or horticulture.
• Must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Amenity Horticulture.
• Experience with face-to-face public interaction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, and sports facilities.
• Carry out turfing, seeding, fertilising, and general gardening tasks.
• Identify and manage plant health, pests, and diseases.

Skills

Gardening skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture (or equivalent)

PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates

Tools

Hand tools

Tractor-mounted equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time - Temporary

Location: Belfast

Salary: £14.35 per hour

Experience: 1 year experience required

Closing Date: 06-02-2026

Gardener – Belfast City Council

Belfast City Council is seeking a Gardener to join its Open Spaces and Streetscene team. This role plays a key part in maintaining and enhancing the city’s parks, playing fields, landscaped areas, and open spaces for public enjoyment.

You will work either independently or as part of a team, carrying out a wide range of horticultural, grounds maintenance, and sports facilities duties to a high standard.

Working Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 3:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 3:00pm
• Hourly Rate: £14.35

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain parks, open spaces, and sports facilities, including mowing, pruning, litter removal, and pitch marking.
• Carry out turfing, seeding, fertilising, and general horticultural tasks.
• Operate hand tools, light plant, and tractor-mounted equipment safely.
• Identify and manage plant health, pests, and diseases.
• Maintain tools and equipment, and assist with training/support of other staff.
• Follow Health & Safety legislation and Council policies, including wearing PPE.

What We Need From You:

• NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture (or equivalent)
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates
• At least 1 year’s experience in gardening/horticulture, e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, turfing, planting, glasshouse work, sweeping, litter/rubbish removal
• Experience dealing with the public in a face-to-face setting

What We Will Offer You:

• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to work in the public sector

The Next Steps:

• Contact Erin Robinson on our Belfast Office at 02890313693
• Email your CV to [e-mail]

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer