Gardener Plant Operative

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bedford is seeking candidates for grounds maintenance and horticultural services. The role involves daily operational duties such as maintaining landscaped areas, seasonal bedding schemes, and sports pitches. A valid driving licence and a basic criminal records check are necessary. Applications require a CV and responses to specific questions, with a closing date of 30th September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence.
• Must complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical grounds maintenance and horticultural services.
• Maintain both formal and informal landscaped areas and seasonal bedding schemes.
• Maintain sports pitches and fine turf facilities.

Job description

Overview

On a day to day basis delivering practical grounds maintenance & horticultural services with operational duties of maintenance of both formal and informal landscaped areas seasonal bedding schemes and also the maintenance of sports pitches and fine turf facilities.

You must have a valid driving licence and will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Dates

Closing Date: 30th September 2025
Interview Date(s): 21st - 23rd October 2025

Important information

• The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving).
• The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical.
• For further information, please email [e-mail]

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

The council are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.