Gardener x7

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking Gardener x7 to join a mobile landscaping team, under supervision of the senior grounds supervisor. The role supports transforming local landscapes across the Borough of Swindon and provides practical maintenance in public spaces.

You will operate machinery such as tractors, ride-on mowers, hedge cutters, and blowers; driving licence (manual) is required; PA1/PA6 preferred; DBS check will apply; core hours 06:00–22:00 with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of working safely and be able to work to a high standard in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence for manual gearchange and can drive light goods vehicles.
• Flexibility with working hours as required by the service, with core hours 06:00–22:00.
• Evidence of meeting the essential criteria set out in the role profile's person specification (attached).
• Fluency in English is required for customer-facing role and DBS check will be undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Join a mobile landscaping team under the guidance of the senior grounds supervisor and grounds supervisor.
• Operate mechanically powered machinery such as tractors, ride-on mowers, hedge cutters, and blowers as part of routine grounds maintenance.

Skills

UK driving licence (manual)

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Public-facing appearance

Education

PA1 qualification

PA6 qualification

Tools

Tractors

Tractor/side arm

Ride-on mowers

Pedestrian mowers

Hedge cutters

Blowers

Job description

Gardener x7

Ref: 173759

Salary: £27,254 p.a. plus benefits

Please note: 3.3% national pay award increase to be applied in October.

37 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

There is an exciting opportunity to join our revenue department working as part of a mobile landscaping team, under the guidance of both the senior grounds supervisor and grounds supervisor. As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to make positive changes to the landscape of the Borough of Swindon that can be seen by all residents and visitors living in or visiting the Town.

The operation of mechanically powered machinery is part of this role and will include the use of Tractors, tractor/side arm, Ride on mowers, pedestrian mowers, hedge cutters, blowers etc. so a level of experience in these areas would be advantageous.

What you'll need

Representing the Borough daily requires employees to take a pride in their finished work. Working in the public eye, you'll need to be of a smart appearance (uniform supplied) and a polite nature.

In your application, you'll need to show:

• Good knowledge of working safely and be able to work to a high standard in all weather conditions.


• That you hold a full valid UK driving licence for manual gearchange and can drive light goods vehicles.


• Flexibility with working hours as required by the service, with core hours being between 06:00 and 22:00


• Evidence of meeting the essential criteria set out in the role profile's person specification (attached).

The application of weed control products is also a part of this role and a PA1 and PA6 qualification would be preferred.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

You will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [e-mail].

For further information about the role please contact Martin Mansfield, Grounds Supervisor at [e-mail].

Closing date: 17 September 2026

Shortlisting date: 24 September 2026

Interview date: w/c 5 October 2026