Park & Open Spaces Gardener – City Parks Team

First Choice Rec; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Gardener for Belfast City Council to maintain the city’s parks and open spaces. This full-time temporary position requires at least one year of gardening experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining sports facilities and ensuring plant health. The role offers weekly pay and the chance to work in the public sector, located in Belfast.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Public sector work opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in gardening or horticulture.
• Must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Amenity Horticulture.
• Experience with face-to-face public interaction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, and sports facilities.
• Carry out turfing, seeding, fertilising, and general gardening tasks.
• Identify and manage plant health, pests, and diseases.

Skills

Gardening skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture (or equivalent)

PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates

Tools

Hand tools

Tractor-mounted equipment

Job description

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Gardener for Belfast City Council to maintain the city’s parks and open spaces. This full-time temporary position requires at least one year of gardening experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining sports facilities and ensuring plant health. The role offers weekly pay and the chance to work in the public sector, located in Belfast.