Gardener – Ornamental Parks & Public Gardens

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is supporting a council in Newport to recruit a Gardener/Grounds Maintenance operative for ornamental parks. You will carry out gardening, planting, mowing, and maintenance, ensuring safe, attractive spaces. PA1/PA6A spraying certs and Level 2 Amenity Horticulture are preferred.

The role is 37 hours per week with PAYE pay at £13.69 per hour, offering opportunities to develop practical horticultural skills in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Amenity Horticulture qualification required.
• PA1 and PA6A spraying certificates required.
• Full manual driving licence required.
• Minimum 2 years’ practical horticultural experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Plant seasonal flowers, shrubs and trees.
• Maintain flower beds, lawns, hedges and landscaped areas.
• Undertake mowing, edging, strimming, pruning and weeding.
• Operate pedestrian mowers and other equipment.
• Identify plants, weeds and common plant diseases.
• Follow health and safety procedures and complete equipment checks.

Skills

Horticulture

Grounds maintenance

Mowing equipment

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Plant identification

Education

Level 2 Amenity Horticulture

PA1 spraying certificate

PA6A spraying certificate

Full manual driving licence

Health & Safety at Work Regulations

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is supporting a council in Newport to recruit a Gardener/Grounds Maintenance operative for ornamental parks. You will carry out gardening, planting, mowing, and maintenance, ensuring safe, attractive spaces. PA1/PA6A spraying certs and Level 2 Amenity Horticulture are preferred.

The role is 37 hours per week with PAYE pay at £13.69 per hour, offering opportunities to develop practical horticultural skills in a team environment.