Outdoor Parks Gardener — Grounds Maintenance Pro

Wyre; Fleetwood; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor role

Training & development

Pension contributions

Annual leave 24–29 days

Supportive team

Job summary

Wyre is recruiting a Gardener to maintain parks, open spaces, and cemeteries at Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood. The role is permanent and seasonal hours apply, with a 41.5h/week in summer and 32.5h/week in winter across 26 weeks each season.

You will support the Area Team Leader, work as part of a team, and promote safety and a professional presence while delivering high-quality grounds services to residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining parks or open spaces.
• Good customer care practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically able to perform duties.
• Commitment to equality and Council values.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and other grounds equipment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and landscaped areas to standards.
• Use grounds maintenance equipment including hand tools and mowers.
• Carry out horticultural tasks across the borough.
• Present a uniform, professional appearance.
• Work as a team to meet service standards.
• Support health and safety practices.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Customer care

Driving licence

Physical fitness

IOSH Working Safely

Ride-on mower

Fine turf maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture

Job description

Wyre is recruiting a Gardener to maintain parks, open spaces, and cemeteries at Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood. The role is permanent and seasonal hours apply, with a 41.5h/week in summer and 32.5h/week in winter across 26 weeks each season.

You will support the Area Team Leader, work as part of a team, and promote safety and a professional presence while delivering high-quality grounds services to residents and visitors.