Gardener (Full Time)

Environment Journal; Scotland; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor work

Training opportunities

Pension contributions

Annual leave 24 days rising to 29

Bank holidays

Supportive team

Job summary

Wyre Borough Council is seeking a Gardener to maintain our parks, open spaces and cemeteries to high standards. This hands-on role sits within a dedicated team delivering daily upkeep across the borough’s green spaces, ensuring areas remain safe, attractive and welcoming for residents and visitors.

The role requires physical fitness and a Full UK driving licence, with opportunities for training and development; a competitive salary and pension contributions are included.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining parks or similar environments.
• Good customer care practices.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Physically able to perform duties.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and council values.
• Reliable with a consistent standard of service.

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

Parks/green spaces maintenance

Customer care

UK driving licence

Physical fitness

Equality & diversity

Reliability

Job description

Jobs

Gardener

More Information

Salary

£26,427 - £27,274

Expires

15/11/2026

Company

Wyre Borough Council

Location

Orkney, Orkney Islands

Job Type

Full Time

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.

Desirable:

• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• Experience operating ride‑on mowers and grounds maintenance equipment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or significant relevant experience.
• PA1 & PA6a Pesticide Application.
• 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.